BSL - King's Speech
13 May 2026
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King's Speech House of Lords
01:07 - 04:51
Speaker 1
My lords and members of the house of commons, an increasingly dangerous and volatile world threatens The United Kingdom, with the conflict in The Middle East only the most recent example. Every element of the nation's energy, defence, and economic security will be tested. My government will respond to this world with strength and aim to create a country that is fair for all. My ministers will take decisions that protect the energy, defense, and economic security of The United Kingdom for the long term. They will defend the British values of decency, tolerance, and respect for difference under our common flag, and they will harness the potential of the pride felt across this country for its communities.
My government will take urgent action to tackle antisemitism and ensure all communities feel safe. My government believes that The United Kingdom's economic security depends on raising living standards in every part of The United Kingdom. My ministers will support measures that maintain stability and control the cost of living. They will use public investment to shape markets and attract further private investment. They will deploy the power of an active state in partnership with business and enable reforms that support higher growth and a fair deal for working people.
My government believes that improved trading relations are vital for The United Kingdom's economic security, for significantly raising economic growth, and for lowering prices for working people. My ministers will introduce legislation to take advantage of new trading opportunities, including a bill to strengthen ties with the European Union. My government will also support the economic security of British businesses. Legislation will be introduced to tackle late payments and to reduce the burden of unnecessary regulation through innovation. The United Kingdom's economic security depends upon world class infrastructure.
Legislation will be introduced to unlock the benefits of airport expansion, enable roads to be built at pace, including the Lower Thames Crossing, and deliver a fair deal for the North Of England through northern powerhouse rail. My ministers will continue to take all action necessary to safeguard the domestic production of steel. My government will also improve The United Kingdom's security by continuing to invest in the renewal of public services. My ministers will push forward with significant reforms to the police, the National Health Service, and to the criminal justice system to help them deliver services the British people expect. Legislation will be introduced to increase confidence in the security of the immigration and asylum systems.
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