Boris Johnson tries to woo Tory voters with planning powers in Queen’s speech
by Jessica Elgot and Heather Stewart from World news | The Guardian on (#5Z2C6)
Speech also gives ministers scope to pursue wedge issues', including limits on legal challenges and new British bill of rights
Boris Johnson has pledged to ensure local people benefit from new housing developments and promised to overhaul human rights law, in a Queen's speech designed to woo back disenchanted Conservative voters.
Standing in for the Queen, Prince Charles announced plans for 38 new laws including a levelling-up bill giving local leaders powers to tackle decaying high streets.
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