Queen's Speech 2015

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Queen's Speech 2015: EU referendum, tax cuts and Right to Buy expected

From the section UK Politics

An EU referendum, tax cuts for low-earners and an extension of Right to Buy will be promised in the first all-Conservative Queen's Speech since 1996.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the speech would set out a "clear vision for what our country can be".

Labour said the reality would be "very different from the rhetoric", while Lib Dem leader Nick Clegg will accuse the Tories of abandoning liberalism.

The Queen's Speech is the centrepiece of the State Opening of Parliament.

It sets out the government's legislative plans and is expected to be delivered by the sovereign just after 11:30 BST, in the presence of MPs, peers and other dignitaries in the House of Lords.

Measures that are expected include:

Further Scottish devolution and plans to give English MPs more say over measures that only affect England
A new counter-extremism bill aimed at tackling radicalisation
Legislation to introduce a blanket ban on so-called legal highs
An increase in free childcare for three and four year-olds to 30 hours a week
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Mr Cameron said he would not "waste a single moment" in delivering his manifesto promises following the Conservatives' election victory.

These include a bill paving the way for a referendum on the UK's membership of the European Union, promised by 2017.

While the precise wording of the question to be put to voters has not been confirmed, the Yes option is expected to be to remain part of the EU.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-32894214

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