King's Speech and Labour Leadership Crisis

The king's speech will set out the legislative programme for the next year, while Labour leader Keir Starmer meets Wes Streeting, who is considering a leadership challenge. The meeting between Starmer and Streeting is seen as crucial, as Streeting's allies are briefing that he will not launch a formal challenge today, out of respect for the king and to avoid overshadowing the state opening. However, it is unclear what Streeting will do next, and the Labour Party is bracing itself for a potential leadership challenge. The king's speech is expected to outline the government's legislative programme for the next year, but most of the details have already been well-trailed, making it more of a ceremonial event than a surprise. The speech will be followed by a debate in parliament, with MPs discussing the key points of the speech. The Labour leadership crisis is ongoing, with some of Streeting's allies resigning from ministerial jobs and others calling for Starmer's resignation. The situation is seen as volatile, with the potential for a formal leadership challenge in the coming days.