King's speech with UK government's agenda set for May 13

The King’s speech, where the UK government will set out its legislative agenda for the coming year, will take place on May 13.

As he announced the date for the agenda-setting ceremonial address, Commons Leader Alan Campbell said more than 50 Bills will have been delivered since Labour took office in July 2024.

A date for the prorogation of Parliament is yet to be set, he told MPs.

Bills which do not make it through both the Commons and Lords before the end of this parliamentary session will not become law.

They will instead have to begin the legislative process again, unless special arrangements are made.

Speaking on Thursday, Campbell told MPs: ‘I can also announce to the house that the state opening of Parliament will take place on Wednesday the 13th of May 2026.

‘As is usual, the current session of Parliament will be prorogued ahead of the King’s speech, and this time will be used to enable logistical and security preparations for the state opening of Parliament.

‘The likely date of prorogation will be confirmed in due course.’

He later added: ‘This parliamentary session will see the delivery of over 50 bills.

‘And through this legislation, we are improving renters’ rights, changing planning laws to streamline the delivery of new homes, we are bringing our railways into public ownership, and we are strengthening employment rights.

‘And we are delivering on the changes that we promise and we’ll continue to build on this in the next parliamentary session.’

The current parliamentary session will have lasted for about 22 months.

They typically run for about a year, but have been known to be longer, especially in the years after general elections.

During a session, ministers push through as many changes to the law as they can after laying them out in the speech.

By Rhiannon James, Press Association Parliamentary Editor

source: PA

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