Today’s Queen Speech announced 38 new Bills, designed to support the economy and people across the UK. Some of the big announcements include:
The Levelling up and Regeneration Bill, which will give councils new planning powers and shift power to local leaders and communities, including to force landlords to let out empty shops to rejuvenate high streets.
The Energy Security Bill, to support low-carbon energy systems and reduce our dependence on gas and foreign sources of energy. This will create tens of thousands of new green energy jobs, whilst cutting household bills and achieving energy sovereignty.
The Transport Bill will establish Great British Railways, a single accountable national leadership authority which will regulate railway services. New powers will give the authority a statutory footing to deliver a more reliable and efficient service for passengers.
The Online Safety Bill, which is designed to better regulate the content appearing online, forcing social media firms to remove harmful content quickly or face fines. This Bill also includes provisions to tackle online scams, such as romance fraud and fake investment opportunities. Cyberflashing will also be criminalised - something I have supported and campaigned for.
The Public Order Bill, which will give the Police new powers to tackle the disruptive protests that hamper people getting on with their day-to-day lives and stop our emergency services from doing their jobs.
A new Bill of Rights which will defend the freedom of speech and restore common sense to our justice system. This will end the abuse of our human rights framework and restore the balance of power between the legislature and the courts.
A Schools Bill to reform funding and encourage attendance, which will deliver a stronger and more highly performing schools system that benefits every child, regardless of where they live.
The Animal Welfare Bill, which bans live exports, tackles puppy smuggling, and creates a new Pet Adduction offence, which I have been campaigning for since conducting my Rushcliffe Pet Theft survey.
You can watch the full speech here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-politics-61394791