King's Speech light on local government solutions

By Heather Jameson | 07 November 2023

The Government has vowed to increase economic growth – but warned the Treasury would prioritise cutting inflation over investments and borrowing – in its Parliamentary programme.

In a King’s speech light on measures for local government, the Government pledged to bring down inflation and ease the cost of living.

Addressing Parliament today, King Charles claimed: ‘My ministers’ focus is on increasing economic growth.’

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