Queen s Speech reveals the new laws Boris Johnson s Government plans for the next 12 months
Tougher sentences for serious criminals, more animal welfare measures and help for the NHS are included in the 2021 Queen s Speech
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Boris Johnson s Government has set out its proposals for the year ahead - including an emergency plan to clear a backlog of almost five million patients requiring NHS treatment.