UK Labour Government Unveils Programme for New Legislature
In a major announcement, the new British Labour government has expressed its intention to "redefine" and "improve" its relations with "European partners" in its programme for the new legislature, as outlined in the King’s Speech delivered by Charles III.
Economic Stability and Immigration Reform
The government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has pledged to achieve economic stability through a budget evaluated by an independent body, the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Starmer also emphasized the need to combat "organised crime" in the area of illegal immigration, with plans to create a new border security command.
House of Lords Reform
The Labour government has announced its intention to abolish the hereditary rights of around 100 members of the House of Lords, a move aimed at reforming the upper chamber of Parliament.
Border Security Command
The new border security command will be equipped with resources similar to those used by anti-terrorist units to combat traffickers who have allowed nearly 90,000 immigrants to reach the UK since 2022.
Northern Ireland
The government has pledged to repeal a controversial law to end investigations and prosecutions for offences related to the Troubles and grant immunity to people from all camps.
Budget Evaluation
The Labour government has promised that its budget will be assessed by an independent body, the OBR, to ensure the "economic stability" of the country.
Other Key Announcements
The government has also announced plans to revive the conservative plan to ban the sale of tobacco to people born after 2009 and to create a new security force to combat "organised crime" in the area of illegal immigration.
Background
The Labour government, which won the election on July 4, has promised to shift the country’s focus towards economic stability and immigration reform. The government’s programme is aimed at improving relations with European partners and strengthening the fight against traffickers.