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The King's Speech: Labour's key plans for the country explained

More housing, improved rail services, extra rights for renters and more. Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/politics/kings-speech-state-opening-of-parliament-bills-labour-keir-starmer-b1171232.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">the key points from the King’s Speech</a>, and how Labour’s plans will impact London. Plus, Robert Dex explains why <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/showbiz/graziano-di-prima-zara-mcdermott-giovanni-pernice-timeline-strictly-come-dancing-scandals-b1171077.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Strictly Come Dancing is introducing chaperones for celebrity contestants</a>. Follow us<a href="https://twitter.com/EveningStandard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> on X</a> or<a href="https://www.threads.net/@evening.standard" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> on Threads</a>. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="color:grey;" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

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