STORY: :: Antisemitism, the EU and foreign proxies: Highlights of Britain's King's Speech
:: London, England / May 13, 2026
"My government will take urgent action to tackle antisemitism and ensure all communities feel safe."
:: The King's Speech is delivered by the monarch but written by government ministers
"My ministers will introduce legislation to take advantage of new trading opportunities, including a bill to strengthen ties with the European Union."
"My ministers will seek to improve relations with European partners as a vital step in strengthening European security. It will continue to promote long term peace in the Middle East and the two state solution in Israel and Palestine. My government will also uphold the United Kingdom's unbreakable commitment to NATO and our NATO allies, including through a sustained increase in defense spending."
Britain will introduce legislation to strengthen its ties with the European Union, as Prime Minister Keir Starmer prioritizes mending economic relations with the bloc as he tries to stay in power following growing calls for him to quit.
Outlining the government's legislative program in a speech surrounded by pomp, King Charles said would introduce a bill to strengthen ties with the EU. The European Partnership Bill will be used to implement agreements with the EU "now and in the future," the government said.
Britain will also legislate to strengthen its ability to deal with proxies for malign state actors, taking powers to make it possible to ban them in light of increased activity in Britain and a rise in antisemitic attacks.
In a speech outlining the government's agenda, King Charles said it would "introduce legislation to tackle the growing threat from foreign state entities and their proxies," and would also take urgent action to tackle antisemitism.
