UK Government Vows to Revive Economy as Agenda Unveiled in Queen’s Speech

Members of the Household Cavalry arrive through the Sovereign's Entrance ahead of the State Opening of Parliament at the Houses of Parliament in London, on May 10, 2022. Chris Jackson/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

The UK government has said it will focus on growing and strengthening the economy in the year head, as it spelt out its legislative agenda in the Queen’s Speech.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson used the Queen’s Speech, delivered by Prince Charles in the House of Lords on May 10, to set out plans for changes to create a “high-wage, high-skill” economy.