The key measures in the King's Speech as Starmer battles to save PM job

King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections. The monarch said Britain would introduce legislation to ​strengthen its ties with the European Union as Starmer prioritises ​mending economic relations with the bloc.

The key measures in the King's Speech as Starmer battles to save PM job
King Charles III delivered the British government's legislative programme for the coming year in the traditional King's Speech on Wednesday, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer's job hanging in the balance following heavy defeats in local elections. The monarch said Britain would introduce legislation to ​strengthen its ties with the European Union as Starmer prioritises ​mending economic relations with the bloc.