CIAT briefing on Kings's Speech 2026
On 13 May, the State Opening of Parliament took place in Westminster, which formally begins a new session of parliament, and centres on the King's Speech. It is here that the Monarch outlines the government's legislative priorities for the session.
The King's Speech covers all policy areas, including those which are "reserved" to the Westminster Parliament, and those which are devolved to the UK's national parliaments, meaning some parts of this briefing will be relevant only to members and affiliates operating in England, while other parts will be relevant UK wide.
