The King’s Speech was overshadowed by the Westminster clown show
Thursday 14 May 2026 4:39 am | Updated: Wednesday 13 May 2026 5:01 pm
The King’s Speech was overshadowed by the Westminster clown show
By: Christian May
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Put the current political chaos from your mind for a moment and imagine that Keir Starmer wasn’t under threat. Imagine a version of the Prime Minister – still unpopular and still struggling to engineer economic growth – but at least with the full backing of his cabinet and MPs.
Under such circumstances, yesterday’s King’s Speech would have been a hugely significant moment. It would have been an opportunity for........
