King's Speech set for week after crunch elections

Sir Keir Starmer is planning to unveil his government's next phase after crucial elections in May, with the King's Speech scheduled for May 12 or 13, shortly after elections across Britain on May 7. The King's Speech is part of the state opening of Parliament and marks the start of a parliamentary session, outlining the government's agenda for the coming year. Amid concerns of a leadership challenge within Labour, the timing of the King's Speech in relation to the elections is under scrutiny, with ministers preparing to bid for legislation to be included in Sir Keir's agenda post-May.