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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
David Hughes

EXPLAINED: May 10 date for state opening of parliament - The Real Truth

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The state opening of Parliament will take place on May 10, with the Queen’s speech setting out the Government’s plans for the new session.

Commons Leader Mark Spencer confirmed the date in a statement to MPs, with Parliament set to be prorogued – temporarily shut – in the days leading up to the ceremony.

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