In his debut address as Prime Minister in the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer began by extending his congratulations to Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his re-election as Speaker. He acknowledged Sir Lindsay's leadership over the most diverse parliament in the UK's history in terms of race and gender representation. Starmer expressed pride in the role his party has played in achieving this diversity, along with contributions from all parties. He highlighted the significance of the current parliament hosting the largest cohort of LGBT+ MPs globally. Additionally, Sir Keir congratulated Sir Edward Leigh on becoming the new Father of the House and recognized Diane Abbott as the new Mother of the House, celebrating their contributions and milestones in parliamentary service.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as Commons Speaker, telling MPs he would continue to be “fair, impartial and independent”. After MPs approved the motion to elect Sir Lindsay, he was dragged to the Speaker’s chair by Cat Smith and Tory former minister Sir David Davis. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of the House of Commons listen to the King's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in the chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster. King Charles announces the English devolution bill that will aim to grant more powers for metro mayors and local authorities. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Members of the House of Commons listen to the King's Speech during the State Opening of Parliament in chamber of the House of Lords at the Palace of Westminster, London. King Charles announced that "securing economic growth will be a fundamental mission.'' Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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.. Sky News
Sir Keir Starmer has left Downing Street for the State Opening of Parliament. The King will set out details of the government’s legislative programme for the next session of Parliament during the King’s Speech.
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Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer chairs a Cabinet meeting in Downing Street. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Rishi Sunak has been urged to stay on as Conservative leader until November amid divisions within the party over how long the contest to replace him should take. Sky News
Rishi Sunak has spoken in the Commons for the first time as leader of the opposition and welcomed back the Commons Speaker. He congratulated Sir Keir Starmer on his election victory and wished him well with the "formidable task" ahead.
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Andrew Bowie praised Conservatives' record on defence, calling UK's military one of ''the most advanced and well-equiped'' in the world. The shadow veterans' minister also urged Labour to commit to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
The King set out a plan for UK's defence and its commitment to supporting Ukraine as well as a two-state solution in the Middle East that would see ''safe and secure Israel alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.''
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The King announces commitment to invest in the green industries of the future during the State Opening of Parliament. The Great British Energy Bill will be aimed at creating a “clean energy transition” which will bring down prices for consumers by setting up a publicly-owned clean power company based in Scotland. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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