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Queen's Speech 2012
Two years after the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats formed a historic coalition government, David Cameron and Nick Clegg have once again sought to begin anew with a fresh start. After the double-length first session of this parliament they presented Britain with a new agenda for reform focusing on the economy, justice and constitutional reform. But with tensions within the coalition rising and the public hostile after this year's local elections, are they persuading ordinary Brits that they are in touch?
Lords reform overshadows Queen's Speech 2012
The looming Lords reform struggle is overshadowing bills which the Queen has said will "restore economic stability" in her Speech to parliament.
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David Cameron and Nick Clegg have reloaded the coalition's legislative agenda with a Queen's Speech dominated by Lords reform this week.
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Ed Miliband has an unusually gleeful grin, the kind of gloating silent chuckle that must make him an insufferable Monopoly winner.
The Queen's Speech 2012 in full
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Cameron and Clegg come out fighting as Europe turns against austerity
David Cameron and Nick Clegg delivered a rare joint speech today, as they reaffirmed their commitment to deficit reduction amid an anti-austerity mood in Europe.
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NUT comment on Queen's Speech
Commenting on the legislative programme announced today, Christine Blower, General Secretary of the National Union of Teachers, the largest teachers’ union, said:
NASUWT on Queen's Speech: Mesothelioma bill welcome
Commenting on the announcement within the Queen’s Speech that the Government intends to bring forward a Mesothelioma Bill before Parliament, Chris Keates, General Secretary of the NASUWT, the largest teachers’ union said. “This announcement is welcome in that it is at least as sign that historic exposure to asbestos is at last being taken seriously."
Queen’s Speech shows deluded government devoid of ideas says Unite
Britain’s largest union, Unite branded today’s (Wednesday, 9 May) Queen’s Speech, as devoid of ideas and accused the government of being delusional if it thinks that making it easier to fire people will kick start the economy back into life.
Cameron presses the 'mute' button on coalition politics
David Cameron is seeking to downplay the significance of coalition politics ahead of this week's Queen's Speech.
Drug-driving to become specific offence
Drug-driving is to be made an offence with its own fines and sentencing guidelines.
Queen's Speech to focus on crime and family
The coalition's legislative agenda is set to concentrate on core Conservative policy areas, reassuring Tory MPs after last week's damaging elections.
Osborne ready for relaunch after admitting Budget 2012 'regrets'
Chancellor George Osborne says the government will be "100%" focused on the economy after last week's bruising election results.
A clash of loyalties: PM faces balancing act after elections setback
David Cameron faces a major test of his premiership this weekend, as Conservative backbenchers put pressure on him to retreat on Lords reform and gay marriage.
Double-dip: Britain back in recession
The UK economy shrunk by 0.2% in the first quarter of 2012, meaning the much-feared double-dip recession is now a reality.
Dorries lashes out at "posh boys" Cameron and Osborne
Nadine Dorries failed to improve her prospects for career advancement today when she branded David Cameron and George Osborne "two arrogant posh boys".
Tories signal massive revolt over Lords reform
The coalition's Queen's Speech relaunch appears under threat after Conservative MPs threatened to rebel en masse against its centrepiece, Lords reform.
Tougher community service announced
The Ministry Of Justice has announced more stringent community service sentences for offenders.
Cardinal condemns 'grotesque' gay marriage plans
The coalition's plans to legalise gay marriage are "madness", "grotesque" and an undermining of human rights, the UK's senior Catholic has said.
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