Policy paper

King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes

Read the briefing notes on the announcements made in the 2026 King’s Speech.

• From: Prime Minister's Office, 10 Downing Street
• Published: 13 May 2026
• Last updated: 28 May 2026
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  1. 28 May 2026

     The document has been updated.

  2. 13 May 2026

     Attached document (The King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes) updated.

  3. 13 May 2026

     First published.

This was published under the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government

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The King's Speech 2026: background briefing notes

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Read the briefing notes on the announcements made in the 2026 King’s Speech.