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The king’s speech: can Labour keep the optimism going?

The king’s speech: can Labour keep the optimism going?

There were more than 35 bills in Labour’s first king’s speech. So what does it tell us about the party’s ambitions? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey

Politics Weekly UK

July 17, 202430m 4s

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There were more than 35 bills in Labour’s first king’s speech. So what does it tell us about the party’s ambitions? And with world events turning darker, can the euphoria around the Labour party last? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>

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PoliticsKing's speechUK newsLabourKing Charles IIIMonarchy