London: Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday unveiled UK government’s agenda for the year, announcing plans for new counter-extremism legislation, measures to tackle corruption, money laundering and tax evasion.
The 90-year-old Queen made her 63rd speech to mark the State Opening of the British Parliament at the Palace of Westminster in London, nearly a month ahead of the crucial referendum on whether Britain should remain in the EU.
The Queen’s Speech, which sets of the UK governments agenda for the year, included 21 bills on issues ranging from a crackdown on extremist preachers in Britain, charging foreigners for use of the National Health Service (NHS), a major shake-up of the prisons system, support for a spaceport and driverless cars.
“Legislation will be introduced to prevent radicalisation, tackle extremism in all its forms, and promote community integration,” she said in her speech addressed to both Houses of Parliament and delivered from her throne in the House of Lords.
