The start of the debate on the Queen’s Speech showed how the general election will be fought.
There’s a very strong law-and-order focus, with almost a third of those announced covering law enforcement or criminal sentencing.
“My Government’s priority has always been to secure the United Kingdom’s departure from the European Union on the 31st of October.”
Rees-Mogg suggests Conservatives will prefer restoring the Law Lords to judicial hearings. And says Watson faces “very serious questions”.
Plus: Brexit Derangement Syndrome sufferers have gone fully tonto due to prorogation. And three cheers for Andrew Neil.
“As always my door is open to all colleagues…”
The Prime Minister explains his desire for a Queen’s Speech to implement his government’s “very exciting agenda”.
The Queen’s Speech provides concrete facts to grip on to and analyse, and a clear indicator of how the Government intends to lead our country.
Will Labour MPs really vote down decentralising more power to councils?
The Prime Minister played the adult to Corbyn’s grumpy teenager.
Her Majesty presents the Government’s programme.
“27 Bills and draft Bills are being announced today…which will deliver on these themes.”
“My government’s priority is to secure the best possible deal as the country leaves the European Union.”
A lot on Brexit; not much elsewhere. The lack of a majority leaves the Prime Minister exposed – whatever may happen with the DUP.
Doomsday predictions remain overblown, but the real, specific concerns of business are worth listening to nonetheless.