Theresa May has said she will work hard to gain the trust of the British people (Picture: Lauren Hurley/PA Wire)

Theresa May has said she will work with ‘humility and resolve’ ahead of the Queen’s Speech later today.

In response to the snap election, which left the Conservatives without a majority, the prime minister said she will work hard to gain the trust and confidence of the British people.

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It is the first time in decades, that a Queen’s Speech will be read without the government being ensured of having enough votes in parliament to pass its legislative programme.

As a result, it has been widely anticipated the Tories will drop or deliver a watered down version of some of their unpopular manifesto pledges, such as the scrapping free school lunches and the ‘dementia tax’.




Almost two weeks after the election, the Conservatives have still failed to secure a ‘confidence and supply’ agreement with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).

The Queen’s Speech will take place later today (Picture: Alan Davidson/SilverHub/REX/Shutterstock)

A source has warned that a deal is not imminent after talks have not proceeded in the way the Northern Irish party anticipated.

However, it is unlikely that the DUP will vote down the government’s programme next week, which would risk putting power in the hands of Jeremy Corbyn.

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‘This Government will respond with humility and resolve to the message the electorate sent,’ the prime minister said.

‘We will work hard every day to gain the trust and confidence of the British people, making their priorities our priorities.’

‘While this will be a Government that consults and listens, we are clear that we are going to see Brexit through, working with Parliament, business, the devolved administrations and others to ensure a smooth and orderly withdrawal,’ she said.

‘This is a Government with purpose. Determined to deliver the best Brexit deal. Intent on building a stronger economy and a fairer society. Committed to keeping our country safe, enhancing our standing in the wider world and bringing our United Kingdom closer together. Putting ourselves at the service of millions of ordinary working people for whom we will work every day in the national interest.’

‘Committed to keeping our country safe, enhancing our standing in the wider world and bringing our United Kingdom closer together. Putting ourselves at the service of millions of ordinary working people for whom we will work every day in the national interest.’

Bills expected on Wednesday Civil Liability Bill, designed to address the “compensation culture” around motoring insurance claims, with the aim of cutting the number and cost of whiplash payments, saving drivers an average of £35 a year on premiums;

Financial Guidance and Claims Bill to create a single body to provide publicly funded financial advice and strengthen the regulation of claims management companies;

Draft Domestic Violence and Abuse Bill, establishing a Domestic Violence and Abuse Commissioner to stand up for victims and survivors and monitor the response of the authorities;

Draft Tenant’s Fees Bill, banning landlords from charging “letting fees” which currently average £223 in the private sector.

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