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."
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.
Labour pledges to entrench reform and respect
News Article 17 May 2005
The government has today put home affairs, education, health and welfare at the centre of a Queen's Speech based on "reform and respect".
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: Environment, food, and rural affairs
News Article 17 May 2005
The Department of Environment Food and Rural Affairs is introducing a range of bills announced in the Queen's Speech.
Queen's Speech 2005: Olympic bid
News Article 17 May 2005
The Queen has outlined the government's plans for the hosting of the London Olympics in 2012, if the capital is selected on July 6.
Parties team up to call for PR
News Article 17 May 2005
Politicians from the Labour, Liberal Democrat and Green parties joined forces to press Tony Blair on one of his oldest commitments - the consideration of proportional representation for Westminster elections.
Labour details third term legislative priorities
News Article 17 May 2005
The government will today detail its legislative agenda for the first parliamentary session in Labour’s historic third term.
