Sunak’s pre-election pitch in first King’s Speech since 1951

At 74, King Charles will present the Conservative government’s array of proposed laws from the House of Lords’ golden throne. These proposals are expected to highlight the policy differences between the Conservatives and the opposition Labour Party, with the Tories currently trailing in opinion polls. The King’s Speech is a pivotal moment for Sunak to communicate his government’s priorities to the nation. This occasion is not only Charles’s first King’s Speech as the monarch but also Sunak’s debut since he succeeded Liz Truss.