PM prepares for King's Speech as he faces leadership crisis

King Charles III is set to deliver the State Opening of Parliament on Wednesday, outlining the government's agenda of over 35 bills covering immigration, NHS reforms, police changes, and potential British Steel nationalisation. Sir Keir Starmer faces internal party divisions and pressure on his leadership following Labour's recent election losses, though he has stated the government will focus on cutting living costs and reducing hospital waiting lists. The King's Speech notably excludes a second welfare reform attempt after Labour MPs staged a mass revolt against the first proposal in June 2025.