Queen's Speech 2016
The Queen delivered her 2016 Speech on 18 May in the Houses of Parliament. The Queen's Speech sets out the government’s agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
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Queen's Speech 2016
Her Majesty’s most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament at the State Opening of Parliament 2016.
Queen’s Speech 2016: what it means for you
Information about the key announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2016 and what they could mean for you.
Queen’s Speech 2016: background briefing notes
Briefing notes on the announcements in the Queen’s Speech 2016.
Biggest shake-up of prison system announced as part of Queen's Speech
More than 5,000 offenders will be housed in new reform prisons by end of the year as part of largest reform programme since Victorian times.
Queen's Speech explainer
Find out more about the Queen's speech: who writes it, what the process is and what happens after the speech is given.
Blog post by historian DR Thorpe on the Queen’s relationship with her 12 Prime Ministers.
