NS#223: Queen's Speech Special

Helen and Stephen discuss what was left out, watered down and generally squished around in the Queen's Speech - from prison reform to the NHS. Will Labour's stance on immigration have to change? And what Brexit deal could secure a parliamenta...

Daily Politics from the New Statesman · The New Statesman

June 22, 201733m 18s

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Helen and Stephen discuss what was left out, watered down and generally squished around in the Queen's Speech - from prison reform to fox hunting - and what kind of stage it sets for the coming parliamentary term. Will Labour's stance on immigration have to change? And what Brexit deal could secure a parliamentary majority? Clue: it's a royal mess.

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