Monthly Archives: June 2017

Voting Down The Queen’s Speech

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jasonloch

With the Conservatives still short of a deal that will guarantee their majority, there is a real chance that Theresa May’s government could be defeated on the Queen’s Speech. A reader named Nathan recently wrote to ask if any examples … Continue reading →

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No, Jeremy Corbyn Didn’t Need To Bow To The Queen

Posted on June 21, 2017 by jasonloch

Several readers have asked me about Jeremy Corbyn’s failure to bow to the Queen during the State Opening of Parliament. Some on social media have accused him of showing a lack of respect for Her Majesty, while others have lauded … Continue reading →

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Why Did Theresa May Cancel The 2018 Queen’s Speech?

Posted on June 19, 2017 by jasonloch

The Queen’s diary just got a bit lighter. The Leader of the Commons, Andrea Leadsom, has announced that there will be no Speech from the Throne next year. A Parliament is traditionally divided into several sessions, each of which begins … Continue reading →

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Queen’s Speech To Be Delayed…Maybe

Posted on June 13, 2017 by jasonloch

Conflicting reports in the media have suggested that the Queen’s Speech might not take place on June 19 as originally planned (while the Daily Telegraph made the delay seem like a certainty, the BBC suggests that the issue is still undecided). … Continue reading →

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Will Theresa May’s Deal With The DUP Work?

Posted on June 10, 2017 by jasonloch

(UPDATE [6/12/17]: It looks like talk of a firm deal between the Tories and the DUP was premature. Downing Street now says that talks are still ongoing.) Theresa May will indeed be staying in Downing Street, for now at least. According … Continue reading →

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How Will The Hung Parliament Play Out?

Posted on June 9, 2017 by jasonloch

Theresa May’s decision to call a snap election looks like it has backfired spectacularly. The Conservatives have lost their majority, and Britain will have a hung Parliament. In a hung Parliament, no party has an overall majority in the Commons. … Continue reading →

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