lines between them, ahead of an election. but first, the king acknowledged the significance of this moment. it is mindful of a legacy of service and devotion to this country set by my beloved mother, the late queen, that i deliver this, the first king s speech in over 70 years. the impact of covid and the war in ukraine have created significant long term challenges for the united kingdom. that is why my government s priority is to make the difficult but necessary long term decisions to change this country for the better. there was an announcement of a bill to issue annual extraction licences for oil and gas, and a focus on crime, including previously announced measures. my government will act to keep communities safe from crime, anti social behaviour, terrorism and illegal migration. a bill will be brought forward to ensure tougher sentences for the most serious offenders and increase the confidence of victims. there was a promise to make it easier for leasehold homeowners to
mp and we have similar issues in scotland around police officer numbers and the conservatives have delivered more numbers but the numbers are stretched and that s before we even get to the courts. the prime minister says these are issues voters care about, like the issues voters care about, like the issues around the frustrations around crime and punishment, and given your experience, you will be following them closely. the idea of the police would have more power to enter a property to seize stolen goods without a warrant which is very frustrating for voters. it may not seem like a big issue but it is something that could make a difference. something that could make a difference- something that could make a difference. , , ., , difference. the issue for me is around community difference. the issue for me is around community policing - difference. the issue for me is| around community policing and difference. the issue for me is - around community policing and seeing polic
of its programme making out of london, over the next six years. a remarkable collection of handwritten letters from diana princess of wales to a friend are being sold at auction to raise money for arts charities. good afternoon and welcome to bbc news. ministers have sought to reassure people about the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine, amid a reduction in supply which means most people in their 40s will now have to wait till may for a jab. the government insists it will still offer all adults their first dose by the end ofjuly but in the commons earlier today the health secretary confirmed supplies would become tighter in the weeks ahead. the bbc understands a delay in the delivery of 5 million doses of the oxford astrazeneca jab from india is one factor. but matt hancock said no vaccine appointments booked would be cancelled and people would still get their second dose as planned. katharine da costa reports. this vaccination centre in south west london is one of hundreds