General election 2017: Queen's Speech delayed as Tories continue DUP talks

PRIME minister Theresa May has delayed the Queen’s Speech — in which the government sets out its legislative programme — for a few days.
The Palace of WestminsterThe Palace of Westminster
The Palace of Westminster

The event had been due to take place on Monday, June 19 but has been delayed as the Conservatives continue negotiations with the Democratic Unionist Party.

The Tories hope to form a minority government with the DUP after failing to secure a majority in Thursday’s snap general election.

The Queen’s Speech is written by the government and presents an outline of its planned legislation for the next Parliamentary session.

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