talented as her, can teach the party opposite anything when it comes to constantly changing from one contorted position to another. my honourable friend also mentioned, taking advice and inspiration from a certain parliamentary sketch writer, and if she is hoping that one day he might make her the target of a his acerbic wit, be careful what you wish for, because i ve been called many things in my time but i m not sure i will everforget many things in my time but i m not sure i will ever forget being branded the titch in vacuum packed underpants. but on a serious note, she has only made a huge impact in her short time in this place and nowhere more than in herfantastic campaign to improve childcare provision inspiring the chancellor to announce 30 hours of free childcare a week for under fours in the march budget which is a landmark policy which will make an enormous difference to families around the country and she should be very proud of her part in making that happen. she
lines between them, ahead of an election. but first, the king acknowledged the significance of this moment. it is mindful of a legacy of service and devotion to this country set by my beloved mother, the late queen, that i deliver this, the first king s speech in over 70 years. the impact of covid and the war in ukraine have created significant long term challenges for the united kingdom. that is why my government s priority is to make the difficult but necessary long term decisions to change this country for the better. there was an announcement of a bill to issue annual extraction licences for oil and gas, and a focus on crime, including previously announced measures. my government will act to keep communities safe from crime, anti social behaviour, terrorism and illegal migration. a bill will be brought forward to ensure tougher sentences for the most serious offenders and increase the confidence of victims. there was a promise to make it easier for leasehold homeowners to
mp and we have similar issues in scotland around police officer numbers and the conservatives have delivered more numbers but the numbers are stretched and that s before we even get to the courts. the prime minister says these are issues voters care about, like the issues voters care about, like the issues around the frustrations around crime and punishment, and given your experience, you will be following them closely. the idea of the police would have more power to enter a property to seize stolen goods without a warrant which is very frustrating for voters. it may not seem like a big issue but it is something that could make a difference. something that could make a difference- something that could make a difference. , , ., , difference. the issue for me is around community difference. the issue for me is around community policing - difference. the issue for me is| around community policing and difference. the issue for me is - around community policing and seeing polic