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Join Date: 27 Apr 2010
Location:  KuwaitPosts: 303 |
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UK government sets out legislative program |
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LONDON – Queen Elizabeth II has opened Parliament nearly 60 times, but she will have an unfamiliar task Tuesday as she sets out the legislative program of a coalition government — the country's first since World War II.
Amid centuries-old tradition featuring cannon fire, Yeoman Guards, mounted cavalry and glittering carriages, the queen will formally open the new Parliamentary session with an address outlining the government's plans. Her speech, which has been written for her by government officials, will come less than three weeks after Britain's election on May 6, in which no party won a majority. |
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