By Sammie Jones-
The Queen’s speech promised the best possible Brexit deal alongside a stronger economy as Britain leaves the European Union.
Her Majesty also declared the commitment of her ministers to working with Parliament and devolved administrations, businesses, and other to build the widest possible consensus on the country’s future outside the European Union.
In addition to maintaining a deep and special partnership with European allies and to forge a new trading relationship across the globe, a bill to repeal the European Communities Act will be established. Certainty for individuals and businesses was also promised in conjunction with legislation to ensure the United Kingdom makes a success of Brexit.
New national policies on immigration and international sanctions will also follow. Nuclear safeguards, agriculture, and fisheries are among the goals to be met by the UK government headed by the Queen.
New bills on trade and customs will assist the implementation of an independent trade policy, and support will be given to help British businesses export to markets around the world.
An interesting inclusion that would result from her strengthened economy was the creation of jobs that generate the tax revenues needed to invest in the National Health Service, schools, and other public services. UK schools have always been strong talking point with politicians and school bosses, with lots of discontent about the current funding available to schools. This area will be under an ongoing level of examination. The queen said ‘’my government will continue to work to ensure that every child has the opportunity to attend a good school and that all schools are fairly funded’’. School bosses will like this promise, although the term’’ fairly funded’’ will always be subject to interpretation since individuals will always have different interpretation of what funding is fair.
PUBLIC FINANCES
Public finances that spread prosperity and opportunity across the country through a new modern industrial strategy was also one of her declarations to the British public. This is welcoming news if the Queen’s ministers do not let her down in this area.
INVESTMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE
The attraction of investment in infrastructure to support economic growth was also mentioned. An introduction of legislation that ensures the United Kingdom remains a world leader in new industries, including electric cars and commercial satellites is another promising declaration made by The Queen. A new bill will also be brought forward to deliver the next phase of high-speed rail. Ministers will also work to ensure people have the skills they need for the high-skilled, high-wage jobs of the future, including through a major reform of technical education, the Queen stated.
The speech went according to plan after a delay that threatenED to scupper the annual routine speech because of political issues related to the awaited new alliance between the Conservative party and The DUP.