Vale of Clwyd MP Dr James Davies has welcomed the legislation brought forward at the King’s Speech, as part of the Conservative Government’s commitment to deliver the long-term decisions for a brighter future.
The King’s Speech today marked the beginning of a new Parliamentary session, where the Government will bring forward legislation to grow the economy, strengthen society, keep people safe and promote our national interests.
James is pleased at the new agenda set out in the King’s Speech and the benefits it will bring to people across the Vale of Clwyd.
He said:
“The King’s Speech delivers a promising set of Bills that will help to ensure that Britain remains one of the best places to grow up and grow old.
“By taking the right long-term decisions the Government will safeguard the future prosperity of our country and deliver a brighter future for residents, including those in the Vale of Clwyd.”
Legislation will focus on four key areas. First, growing the economy by introducing Bills that protect our energy security, secure the benefits of Brexit, and ensure we have the right framework for tech firms to compete and grow in the UK.
Second, strengthening society by protecting the health of young people, supporting private renters and landlords, and eradicating antisemitism everywhere. This includes the Holocaust Memorial Bill, to build a national Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in central London.
Third, keeping people safe by making sure the police have the powers they need, criminals get the punishment they deserve, and society is protected from terrorism.This includes the Sentencing Bill and the Criminal Justice Bill, giving the police more powers to keep us safe.
Fourth, promoting our national interests by backing our Armed Forces, supporting Ukraine and leading the way on the challenges of the future: climate change and AI.
James added:
“In each of these areas the Conservative Government is taking the right long-term action to deliver change and a more prosperous future for everyone in the United Kingdom, whilst continuing to halve inflation, prioritise higher growth over extra borrowing, reduce debt, relieve pressure on the NHS by cutting waiting lists and, crucially, implement the world-leading small boats laws to crush the people smuggling gangs and stop the boats.
"I look forward to helping to shape the legislation as it progresses through Parliament."
Commenting, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said:
“Today marked the first King’s Speech in over seventy years, bringing forward our plan to build a better future for the next seventy
“Just as I have done with energy security, net zero, illegal migration and HS2, the King’s Speech takes the long-term decisions to address the challenges this country faces, not the easy way out with short-term gimmicks.
“As we take the necessary steps to halve inflation and reduce debt, we will legislate to grow the economy, by supporting innovative businesses and protecting consumers.
“To make the real change this country needs, we will bring forward bills that strengthen our society, help people feel safer in their own communities and give a sense of pride in the place they call home.”
