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King's Speech set for May 13, briefings say Welfare Bill excluded

newsMay 12, 202632162

The King will open Parliament on Wednesday 13 May in the State Opening ceremony that formally sets the government's legislative agenda. Government briefings confirm the planned King's Speech will not include the Welfare Bill, removing a major benefits measure from this session's programme. Ministers intend to adopt Dawn Butler MP's bill to legally protect the job title 'nurse', signalling emphasis on professional regulation and workforce issues. Excluding the Welfare Bill delays proposed changes to benefits and Personal Independence Payment processes and hands opponents a clear policy battleground for the coming debates.

LaindonFeminist: Labour led by Keir for me
@viviane49.bsky.social

Today: I’m waiting to see what happens at the Cabinet meeting. Tomorrow: I’m waiting to see what the Kings speech delivers. Thursday: I’m expecting a Cabinet reshuffle . Friday: And breathe.

712h ago
Claire S (UK not USA)13

I really hope so, there's a definite fight back happening, I cannot believe what's happening. The media hate Labour and Starmer, Labour MP's need to fight back, stand up for their policies, back their leader and stop letting billionaire media barons like Murdoch and Rothermere rule the roost.

MrsVB Shadow Profanity Secretary10

I'm just going to wait and see what happens. It's a mess.

Andy Henk7

I hope Starmer kicks Shabana Mahmood and Wes Streeting to the kerb. Their right wing tendencies are like a drag anchor on Labour's progress and their blatant aspirations for the top job are ugly and unhelpful.

Anita White6

Please may you be right. I’m the same. Nobody seems to be taking voters into account. I think a coup now will cause many to lose faith in voting. This is what the far right hope. Nobody mentions the affect this has on the war in Ukraine or how another leader (Labour?) might join the US/Iran war.

Rosalind Ahmed6

I hope you're right. The malcontents are doing farage's job for him

chicobach.bsky.social5

I pray he weathers this storm

DarvitWendy3

Sadly for those of us who think Starmer is doing a decent job, our voices don't generate excitement or controversy or sensationalism So the media focuses on those who will fuel a story And there will never be a leader who satisfies everyone So the carousel will continue to spin faster

Andy Gowers3

I think he's got to go now. Not because he deserves to go but because he can't stay. The government will now be consumed by this and nothing will get done. This is not going to go away - the media have got another scalp I'm afraid.

Foss Mann3

If only we saw these huge crowds of "journalists" following Farage to demand he explain the £5000000.

Dodge3

He needs to get seriously tough instead of trying to placate everyone. He could start by telling the dissenters that if they don’t stop undermining him, he will call an Election. He also needs a tough, no nonsense, Press Secretary

John Johnston
@bawsman.bsky.social

Sweet irony if Keir is brutal in the cabinet meeting and sacks the ringleaders, leaving him strengthened pre King’s speech. He’s not got to where he is by being a shrinking violet. Power to his (broadsword) elbow is what I say.

192h ago
Eleanor
@eleanoralbaugh.bsky.social

Whilst the welfare bill won’t be in the Kings speech the bad mouthing of the ill and disabled continues. A review by someone that doesn’t appear to believe in mental illness and Timms in charge of the PIP debacle. All whilst starving ATW and NHS of funds but reorganising services with private sector

122h ago
Travellersuzy
@travellersuzy.bsky.social

Dear @labouruk.bsky.social party. Those of you calling for Starmer to go: Why wouldn't you wait to hear what's in the King's speech? I have to assume you have malevolent intent. This is not what we want. We want you to fucking do your jobs and change the country for the better!

133h ago
Dawn Butler MP
@dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social

I urge my government to adopt now in the Kings speech. To enhance patient safety, protect public trust, and uphold respect for the nursing profession by preventing misuse of the title following many concerning cases. Read more about our campaign win: www.dawnbutler.org.uk/nursetitlesu...

102h ago
Dave Andress
@davidandress.bsky.social

Impeccable timing all round. State Opening & King's Speech tomorrow. Could they actually fuck him over in the Cabinet room, today?

71h ago
Michael
@michaeljsc.bsky.social

was typical of late Starmer to think that scheduling the King’s speech for his moment of maximum vulnerability was a genius ruse

62h ago
House of Commons Speaker
@commonsspeaker.parliament.uk

Tomorrow, the King will open a new parliamentary session in the State Opening. I will lead MPs in my ceremonial robes, into the @houseoflords.parliament.uk to stand and hear the #KingsSpeech. 🔴 Watch the event live on @ukparliament.parliament.uk YouTube channel. 📷 State Opening 2024

Speaker in ceremonial robes walking behind Serjeant on Arms who is carrying the mace
51h ago
Dr Adam Evans
@a-b-evans.bsky.social

A helpful reminder that the State Opening of Parliament and the King’s speech on the government’s legislative programme is due to take place tomorrow morning

13h ago
Claire S (UK not USA)
@csav55.bsky.social

But conveniently forgotten by the Labour MP's who voted with the SNP amendment in the King's Speech, they achieved nothing but started the backstabbing.

32h ago
Geoff Norcott
@geoffnorcott.bsky.social

Given this turmoil, the King’s Speech tomorrow should just be him work-shopping zingers for the next state visit.

51h ago
eugene-wrayburn.bsky.social
@eugene-wrayburn.bsky.social

Maybe there's something in the King's Speech they can't support. Then fine. Once it's announced say "I can't possibly vote for that" and THEN resign. It would have more impact. This just seems like some Mean Girls nonsense.

31h ago
Stephen McBarron
@stevemc.bsky.social

A little bit of good news - no Welfare Bill in King’s Speech so no further attacks on the disabled for now. Earliest a Bill could now hit is the Autumn of 2027 and even a change of PM can’t affect that. End of that session is summer 2028 which is too close to an election for big cuts! #r4today

22h ago
Laura Phillips
@lauraphillips.bsky.social

@faisalislam.bsky.social: ‘Not entirely clear what happens for the King’s Speech tomorrow in these circumstances… not sure we have quite seen this before.’

11h ago
Liv's Gaze(4 the gays🌈)
@livvytrouble.bsky.social

So, do we think "protecting women's only spaces" will be in the King's speech 🤔🤪

13h ago
2 sources
davenports.infoThe King’s Speech 2026: What Businesses Should Be Watchingdawnbutler.org.ukGovernment to Adopt Dawn Butler MP’s Bill to Legally Protect the Job Title ‘Nurse’.

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