Minister promises safer and fairer world
News Article 18 May 2005
The government has pledged to work with European and global partners to create a "safer and fairer world".
Queen's Speech: Fleet Street responds
Press Review 18 May 2005
Today's papers respond to the Queen's Speech.
Labour unveils packed third-term agenda
Press Review 18 May 2005
The government has unveiled a Queen's Speech which looks to step up public service reform and the fight against crime.
Queen's Speech 2005: Leaders clash
News Article 17 May 2005
The leaders of the main political parties have clashed in the Commons over the government's programme as set out in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Full text
News Article 17 May 2005
The full text of the post-election Queen's Speech delivered in the House of Commons on Tuesday.
Queen's Speech 2005: Full list of bills
News Article 17 May 2005
A complete list of the bills announced in the 2005 Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Home Office bills
News Article 17 May 2005
Legislation introducing identity cards heads a long list of Home Office bills unveiled in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Welfare reform
News Article 17 May 2005
Three key welfare reform bills have been unveiled by the Queen.
Queen's Speech 2005: Health
News Article 17 May 2005
Ministers have risked worsening their "nanny state" reputation with bills on mental health and banning smoking.
Queen's Speech 2005: Education
News Article 17 May 2005
In an echo of Tony Blair's "education, education, education" mantra, the Queen told Parliament: "Education remains my government's top priority."
Labour to entrench reform and 'respect'
News Article 17 May 2005
The government has put home affairs, education, health and welfare at the centre of a Queen's Speech based on "reform and respect".
Queen's Speech 2005: Devolution and justice
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department for Constitutional Affairs has unveiled high-profile bills on criminal justice, reform of postal voting and devolution.
Queen's Speech 2005: Transport
News Article 17 May 2005
The Queen has announced a number of transport bills during the state opening of Parliament.
Queen's Speech 2005: Trade and industry
News Article 17 May 2005
Regulation is the watchword for the government over the next 18 months, with bills aimed at cutting red tape and extending consumer and employee protection contained in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Defence and foreign affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
Sweeping reforms to the armed forces have been set out in the Queen's Speech.
