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Britain's King Charles III on Wednesday presided over the State Opening of Parliament, delivering a speech that laid out the new Labour government's legislative priorities for its coming term after 14 years of Conservative rule.

While delivered by the head of state — symbolic of the country's political structure as a constitutional monarchy — the speech is written by the elected government. In this case, the party of Sir Keir Starmer which came to power following their election win on July 4.

Among the priorities for Starmer were easing the country's cost-of-living crisis and spurring economic growth. "My government will seek a new partnership with both business and working people and help the country move on from the recent cost of living challenges by prioritizing wealth creation for all communities," King Charles said.

Starmer's government also vowed to build more homes to tackle the country's housing shortages. The King said: "My ministers will get Britain building, including through planning reform, as they seek to accelerate the delivery of high quality infrastructure and housing."

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The speech included a total of 39 laws that the government hopes to pass. It included a draft bill to nationalize nearly all the country's rail services as well as one to establish a state-backed firm to invest in energy.

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Other measures included giving renters and workers greater protections, a bill that gives police greater power to tackle antisocial behavior and reintroducing a bill introduced by the previous government that will gradually raise the smoking age.

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