King’s Speech: How Labour plans to change Britain
The Story16 Jul 2024

King’s Speech: How Labour plans to change Britain

The King unveils Labour’s plans for government today surrounded by pomp and ceremony. What is Labour looking to achieve, does it live up to the promise of change for the country - and can the country afford it?

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Guest: Geri Scott, Senior Political Correspondent, The Times.

Host: Manveen Rana.

Clips: Parliament, Talk TV, C-Span.

Further listening: The UK economy’s broken. Can Labour fix it?

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