Law and order and the economy are focus of the British government’s King’s Speech

By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press

LONDON (AP) — Britain’s Conservative government is setting out a pre-election policy slate including tougher sentences for criminals and measures to boost economic growth. The plans are included in the King’s Speech read out by King Charles III at the State Opening of Parliament. The speech is written by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s government and outlines its legislative plans for the next year. It’s likely the last such speech before a national election next year. There was a strong focus on law and order, There was a strong focus on law and order, including tougher sentences for serious offenses. Opposition politicians and business groups called it a lightweight speech short on big measures.