Ministers seize rail power
News Article 23 November 2004
Ministers are to take more direct control of the railways with legislation contained in Tuesday's Queen's Speech.
Ministers unveil new rights for cancer and HIV patients
News Article 23 November 2004
Those suffering from progressive illnesses such as HIV, cancer and multiple sclerosis are to be given new rights for the first time under legislation to be unveiled shortly.
Labour puts security at heart of re-election bid
News Article 23 November 2004
The government has put the country on an election footing with a Queen's Speech designed as a launchpad for a third Labour victory.
Queen's Speech - Key plans
Policy Consultation 23 November 2004
Comment from Age Concern, Which?, the National Consumer Council, the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants, the Institute of Directors, the Federation of Small Businesses, Leonard Cheshire, APACS - the UK payments association, and the National Autistic Society, ACRE
Labour plans to focus on crime and security
Press Review 23 November 2004
Law and order issues are expected to be placed centre stage today when the Queen sets out the government's legislative agenda for the next session of parliament.
Raft of bills set to make Blunkett big winner
News Article 23 November 2004
The Home Office is set to be the big winner today as it receives parliamentary time for a range of bills in the run-up to the general election.
Credit laws set for overhaul
News Article 23 November 2004
Britain's credit laws could be subject to a radical shake-up under government proposals expected today.
Schools to gain greater autonomy
News Article 23 November 2004
Ministers are set to hand greater autonomy to schools under plans likely to be contained in the Queen's Speech.
Government set to seize rail powers
News Article 23 November 2004
The government looks set to take more power over the railways.
Merger of equalities organisations expected
News Article 23 November 2004
The government is today expected to confirm plans to create a single body against discrimination.
Parties gear up for pre-election Queen's Speech
News Article 23 November 2004
The government is today set to put the country on an election footing with a Queen's Speech designed as a launchpad for a third successive Labour victory.
Welsh Tories launch alternative Queen's Speech
News Article 22 November 2004
Plans to transform the health service and give parents more choice over education are at the centre of the Welsh Conservatives' alternative Queen's Speech.
Plaid sets out tax raising agenda
News Article 22 November 2004
Legislation to create a Welsh parliament and increase the top rate of income tax are among the priorities identified by Plaid Cymru in its alternative Queen's Speech.
Parties outline election strategies
Press Review 22 November 2004
Labour and the Conservatives yesterday outlined contrasting visions ahead of tomorrow's Queen's Speech.
Westminster prepares for Queen's Speech
News Article 22 November 2004
Final preparations are being made at Westminster for tomorrow's set piece state opening of parliament and the Queen's Speech.
