Queen speech 2017 | LocalGov

Queen's speech includes a new high speed rail Bill

21/06/2017

The Queen’s speech saw the Government prepare to take high speed rail to the North and reiterate commitments to develop the driverless and electric car industries.

Queen's speech fails to mention reforms to local government finance

21/06/2017

The Local Government Finance Bill has been dropped from the legislative programme, leaving plans for business rates retention in limbo.

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