In pictures: The gold, grandeur, and tradition of the King's Speech
Wednesday, 17 July 2024 The King's Speech marks the formal start of the parliamentary calendar, bringing together the monarchy, the House of Lords and the House of Commons for a ceremony filled with rituals dating back more than 500 years.
Sue Gray, Sir Keir Starmerβs former chief of staff, took her seat in the House of Lords on Tuesday. Ms Gray was sworn in as Baroness Gray of Tottenham just months after departing her government role. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The chancellor has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where she will deliver her Spring statement. Rachel Reeves, who enjoyed seeing inflation fall to 2.8% this morning, is expected to announce welfare cuts and an increase in defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the House of Commons where he will face questions from Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch. After PMQs, the prime minister will listen to Chancellor Rachel Reeves deliver her Spring statement. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give her Spring statement in the House of Commons this lunchtime, where she is expected to announce welfare cuts and a boost to defence spending. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of Sir Keir Starmer's top team arrive at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office before heading to a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring budget in the House of Commons. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Sir Keir Starmer's cabinet arrive at Downing Street ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Spring budget announcement in the House of Commons. Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Wednesday, 17 July 2024
![Sue Gray sworn into the House of Lords [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250211/1401518242-Sue-Gray-sworn-into-the-House-of-Lords.jpg)
![Chancellor leaves Downing Street to deliver Spring statement [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406268714-Chancellor-leaves-Downing-Street-to-deliver-Spring-statement.jpg)
![Starmer departs Downing Street for PMQs and Spring statement [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406267966-Starmer-departs-Downing-Street-for-PMQs-and-Spring.jpg)
![Welfare cuts and defence boost expected in Spring statement [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406262184-Welfare-cuts-and-defence-boost-expected-in-Spring.jpg)
![Starmer's top team arrive at FCDO ahead of Spring budget [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406257314-Starmer-top-team-arrive-at-FCDO-ahead.jpg)
![Cabinet arrives at Downing Street ahead of Spring budget [Video]](https://video.newsserve.net/300/v/20250326/1406256202-Cabinet-arrives-at-Downing-Street-ahead-of-Spring.jpg)
