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King’s Speech
07 November 2023
Lead MP
Lindsay Hoyle
Chorley
Speaker
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General Debate
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Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about king’s speech in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker
Chorley
The Speaker informed the House of Commons about His Majesty's Most Gracious Speech from the Throne, which outlined the government’s priorities to increase economic growth, safeguard health and security, bring down inflation, ease cost-of-living pressures, strengthen energy security, reform education, promote trade with dynamic economies, support emerging industries, enhance NHS services, regulate housing market reforms, combat crime, protect national security, champion global security and climate action, and host international summits.
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