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King's speech reveals Starmer's uncommon ambition

Jul 17, 2024

Political commentator George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe analyze Keir Starmer's ambitious legislative agenda revealed in the King's speech. They discuss Labour's economic focus, radical employment rights bill, devolution of powers, House of Lords reforms, Rishi Sunak's initiative, and legislative measures proposed by the new government.

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Labour's ambitious legislative agenda focuses on workers' rights and public ownership.

Rental reforms and emphasis on workers' rights showcase Labour's pro-worker and pro-growth stance.

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Labor Government's Legislative Agenda

Keir Starmer's government unveils a stable and detailed 39-bill agenda focused on workers' rights, public ownership, and growth strategies. Emphasis on service over self-service, long-term plans without quick fixes, and a challenge against populist ideologies.

Intro

3min

Labour's Economic Focus and Service Message

10min

Discussion on the radical employment rights bill proposed by Labour

3min

Devolution of Powers and House of Lords Reforms

5min

Rishi Sunak's Initiative and Legislative Measures

11min

"It's been a long time since we've had a government with this level of ambition" - George Eaton

Black Rod has been summoned and the weighty wooden doors swung open on a new parliamentary year. At the State Opening of Parliament, Keir Starmer's government unveiled their ambitious legislative agenda through the King's speech, which introduced a bumper 39 bills.

George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe join Hannah Barnes on the New Statesman podcast to unpick the policy announcements and explore the opportunities and potential pitfalls Labour may face over the coming months.

Read more: The King’s Speech is our first chance to inspect the moral code behind “Starmerism”

https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/uk-politics/2024/07/does-the-labour-government-believe-in-anything

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