King’s speech promises Bill to fund Lower Thames Crossing and completion of rail plans

15 May 2026

 

The King’s Speech for the new parliamentary session this week announced several new pieces of legislation to support both airport expansion,the construction of privately financed road projects, and the northern rail plans. Other bills will address taxi and PHV regulation and provide for a tourist tax.

The speech reopens parliament after its two week recess and is used as an opportunity to set out what to expect from the next term of government. The underlying agenda emphasised boosting...

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