All the new laws Boris Johnson s government plans for the next 12 months revealed in Queen s Speech
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Boris Johnson s Government has set out its proposals for the year ahead - including an emergency plan to clear a backlog of almost five million patients requiring NHS treatment.
Proposals fall far short : Green economy left disappointed at Queen s speech
With the UK s official reopening of Parliament this week, the Queen travelled to the House of Lords to outline Governmental priorities for the coming months. Many had expected more to be said about tackling climate change and nature loss.
Environmental charities, thought leaders and Green Party representatives have expressed disappointment over the announcements
Delivered today from 11.30am, the speech reiterated the UK’s commitment to delivering an economic recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, outlining measures to help the NHS innovate and to support businesses affected by lockdown.
The Queen also used the occasion to reiterate many of the pledges made at the 2021 Budget session, including the creation of ‘free ports’. Other announcements to have made national headlines include a ban on conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ people and proposals for mandatory photo ID on voting days.
Bills on crime and the environment offer opportunities for local shops Print
11th May 2021
The Queen today (11 May) outlined the government’s priorities for the new parliamentary session at the State Opening of Parliament.
The Queen’s Speech formally sets out government legislation and parliamentary priorities, with this year focused on national recovery from the pandemic.
The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will introduce legislation to increase sentences for the most serious and violent offenders and ensure the timely and effective administration of justice.
ACS chief executive, James Lowman, said: “Violence and abuse has a significant impact on retailers and shopworkers, and the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill offers an opportunity to introduce enhanced sentences for those committing assaults on these community heroes. We should not miss this chance to send a clear message to offenders that these incidents are unacceptable and will not be tolerated
The speech gave a hint of new legislation that will bring forward reforms for the environment.
But what the industry thinks?
Great to see green jobs creation at the heart of the policy agenda
RenewableUK’s Head of Public Affairs Nathan Bennett said: “It’s great to see the government putting job creation and in particular the development of new skills and training at the heart of their policy agenda, as part of the green economic recovery after the pandemic.
“Ministers are right to highlight the massive opportunity which the UK has to demonstrate global leadership on tackling climate change at the COP26 Summit in Glasgow in November.”
Queen s Speech: Environment Bill, skills, and net zero set to be at heart of legislative agenda
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But environmental campaigners fear fresh push to shake-up planning system
The government will today set out its legislative agenda for the coming Parliament with the Queen s Speech expected to showcase the UK s net zero goals and preparations for the COP26 Climate Summit in.
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