May 10, 2022
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Boris Johnson to force through new anti-protest curbs in Queen’s speech
The Guardian says Boris Johnson’s government will force through police powers to prevent disruptive yet peaceful protests as one of 38 new bills in Tuesday’s Queen’s speech.
In a move to reinstate measures thrown out by the House of Lords in January, the government will announce new offences to stop protesters from “locking on” to infrastructure, extend stop and search powers, and make it illegal to obstruct transport projects.
The public order bill will be aimed at quashing tactics employed by protest groups such as Extinction Rebellion, Insulate Britain and Just Stop Oil.
It will be seen as part of a plan by Johnson to boost his premiership with proposals which will appeal to core Tory supporters.
The development came as Buckingham Palace announced on Monday night that the Queen will miss the state opening of parliament. The Prince of Wales will instead read the Queen’s speech for the first time on her behalf.
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Queen’s Speech: Government to focus on ‘growing the economy’
BBC News says Boris Johnson has promised to get the country “back on track” as the government unveils its plans for the year ahead in the Queen’s Speech.
The speech will announce 38 bills including laws aimed at easing the cost of living and boosting economic growth.
Ministers will also recommit to tougher penalties for protest groups, like Insulate Britain and Extinction Rebellion, who use disruptive tactics.
Labour said the Tories were not up to the challenge of growing the economy.
A spokesperson for the party said the Conservative government had been responsible for low economic growth and high taxes.
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