The Kings Speech: What does it reveal about Keir Starmers priorities for government?
The King\u2019s Speech on 17 July set out Sir Keir Starmer\u2019s legislative agenda for government and revealed his priorities for the parliamentary session.\n\nWhile Labour\u2019s attention and resources have been focused on the general election campaign, Starmer and his team will also have been preparing for this major constitutional moment. Legislation to nationalise the railways, reform planning, and establish Great British Energy are all expected, but could the government spring some surprises? Will there be any Conservative policies \u2013 such as the smoking ban \u2013 that Labour might resurrect?\n\nFollowing the State Opening of Parliament, this IfG webinar \u2013 with guest Chris White, who for half a decade was responsible for managing and planning the last government\u2019s legislative programme \u2013 explored what the King\u2019s Speech reveals about Keir Starmer\u2019s plans for government.\n\nWhat are the most controversial bills? Where might Labour face opposition in parliament? And what lessons should Starmer take from the legislative programmes of previous administrations?\n\nTo discuss these questions and more, we will be joined by an expert panel, including:\n\nJill Rutter, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government\nAlex Thomas, Programme Director at the Institute for Government\nChris White, former special adviser in both the Leader of the Commons and Government Chief Whips\u2019 offices between 2009 and 2015\n\nThe webinar was chaired by Hannah White, Director and CEO of the Institute for Government.