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Queen's Speech 2016
The Queen delivered her 2016 Speech on 18 May in the Houses of Parliament. The Queen's Speech sets out the government鈥檚 agenda for the coming session, outlining proposed policies and legislation.
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Her Majesty鈥檚 most gracious speech to both Houses of Parliament at the State Opening of Parliament 2016.
Information about the key announcements in the Queen鈥檚 Speech 2016 and what they could mean for you.
Briefing notes on the announcements in the Queen鈥檚 Speech 2016.
More than 5,000 offenders will be housed in new reform prisons by end of the year as part of largest reform programme since Victorian times.
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