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.
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.
Kennedy shakes up top team
News Article 16 May 2005
Charles Kennedy has announced a new line-up on the Liberal Democrat frontbench.
Parliament set for 18-month sitting
News Article 16 May 2005
MPs are preparing for a marathon session of Parliament that will take them through to November next year.
Plaid splits follow poll setback
News Article 16 May 2005
Splits in Plaid Cymru are emerging after their poor showing in the general election.
Geldof tells MSPs to combat African poverty
News Article 16 May 2005
Bob Geldof has urged
