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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

What is the king’s speech and what is the state opening of parliament?

Ceremonial event marks start of new parliamentary year, and outlines government policies and proposed legislation UK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...

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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026

WATCH: Labour MP Shouts “Not Now Andy!” as Black Rod Knocks on Commons Door

Hat-tip to Labour’s Torcuil Crichton…

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

The key measures in the King's Speech

The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

The key measures in the King's Speech

The monarch has outlined the government's plans for new laws in the next session of Parliament.

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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

Wes Streeting plans to resign and mount leadership challenge, allies say

Sources say health secretary intends to trigger leadership election as early as Thursday UK politics live – latest updates Who are the main threats to Starmer’s leadership? Allies of Wes Streeting have said he is preparing to stand down as health secretary amid deep frustration with Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could mount a formal challenge for the leadership as early as Thursday. Downing Street insiders had suggested Streeting did not yet have the required support from 81 MPs, which is ne

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The Guardian Politics13 May 2026

Starmer sets out changes to education, health and courts in king’s speech

King Charles unveils government agenda for the next year as PM faces leadership threat from within Labour • UK politics live – latest updates Keir Starmer has put long-promised changes to education, health and the courts at the heart of his agenda for the next year, as the embattled prime minister looks to prove he can enact the scale of change being demanded by Labour MPs and voters. The prime minister unveiled his legislative programme for the next parliamentry session on Wednesday, a moment h

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Express Politics13 May 2026

Best pictures as King Charles and Queen Camilla attend State Opening of Parliament

The King and Queen are attending the State Opening of Parliament.

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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026

LIVE: King’s Speech at State Opening of Parliament

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Guido Fawkes13 May 2026

Streeting ‘Preparing to Resign Tomorrow’

Minutes before the King’s speech begins and during State Opening proceedings the Times reports: Wes Streeting has directly told allies he is ready to challenge Starmer tomorrow. Discussions already underway to prepare MPs to sign Wes Streeting’s nomination papers Allies dismiss claims from the Starmer camp that he’s “bottled it.” His spokesman said: “Wes is…

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Chris Mason: Why a coffee is overshadowing the King's Speech

The King will set out the government's agenda in Parliament, but the political plotting continues.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits.

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BBC Politics13 May 2026

Starmer must go before next election, say Labour-backing unions

Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to get on with governing despite pressure from his MPs and cabinet splits.

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