Queen sets out Govt policies
The Queen's Speech has set out the Government's plans for legislation for the year. It has focused on economic growth and a number of 'family-friendly' policies.
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Business cool on Government economy promises
Queen's Speech debate: Ed Miliband growing in stature
The Queen's Speech debate always offers interesting insights into the state of play here at Westminster.
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As the Queen announced this morning, the government says it’s putting the economy right at the heart of its agenda for the next year.
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Lords' reform bill will be tough to get through
by Alex Forrest - Political CorrespondentThe PM's spokesman also made it clear that although the Prime Minister said he wanted to see consensus built on House of Lords reform, this is a Government bill - which means seeing it through to completion.
But the spokesman wouldn't say whether the bill will be whipped.
It's clear there is much disagreement on Lords' reform and so this will be a tough bill to get through.
FSB welcomes introduction of Grocery Code Adjudicator
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed the Government's plan to introduce an independent adjudicator to ensure supermarkets deal fairly and lawfully with suppliers.
John Walker, National Chairman, said:
“The introduction of a Grocery Code Adjudicator should help provided it is given the power to impose significant financial penalties on offenders. In addition, it should be able to ‘name and shame’ offenders given that in many instances, the financial clout of large supermarket chains would allow them to pay any fines with ease.
– John Walker, National Chairman, Federation of Small Businesses“The Adjudicator’s remit also needs to go further than watching direct suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets. It should have some power over indirect suppliers’ relationships with supermarkets. Very few farmers deal directly with supermarkets so if the code is to protect them too, it needs to cover indirect supply as well.
FSB welcomes measures aimed at resolving workplace disputes
The Federation of Small Businesses has welcomed measures aimed at resolving workplace disputes.
John Walker, National Chairman, said:
– John Walker, National Chairman, The Federation of Small Businesses“We welcome the principal of a new role for ACAS in receiving all claims.
However, compulsory ACAS “Early Conciliation” is a concern despite its initial attraction.
We would not support this unless satisfied that the process will not require the business to be legally represented, and, it is a genuine streamlining of the existing process rather than an additional administrative layer.
Cameron: 'This government is making the tough decisions'
The PM hit back at Ed Miliband's criticism of the Queen's Speech, insisting that this is a speech to rebuild Britain.
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Cameron: 'Most immediate terror threat now comes from Yemen'
David Cameron said that he will not be the Prime Minister who 'could have done more' to stop terrorism and will do anything in his power to prevent terrorist threats.
Miliband: The Conservative Party 'just not listening'
Ed Miliband accused the Conservatives of making a mistake by pushing through with their 45p tax rate plan, and not listening to the voting public.
Cameron: Falkland Islands will remain to be British
David Cameron said "as long as the people of the Falkland Islands wish to remain British" they will remain so, during a debate on the Queen's Speech in the House of Commons.
Cameron 'appalled' by situation in Syria
David Cameron said the Government are "appalled" and "frustrated" by the situation in Syria, during a debate on the Queen's Speech in the House of Commons.