- My Lords and Members of the House of Commons,
my Government's priority is to deliver a national recovery
from the pandemic that makes the United Kingdom stronger,
healthier and more prosperous than before.
To achieve this, my Government will level up opportunities
across all parts of the United Kingdom,
supporting jobs, businesses and economic growth
and addressing the impact
of the pandemic on public services.
My Government will protect the health of the nation,
continuing the vaccination program
and providing additional funding to support the NHS.
My Ministers will bring forward legislation
to empower the NHS to innovate and embrace technology.
Patients will receive more tailored and preventative care,
closer to home.
Measures will be brought forward
to support the health and wellbeing of the nation,
including to tackle obesity and improve mental health.
Proposals on social care reform will be brought forward.
My Government will build on the success
of the vaccination program
to lead the world in life sciences,
pioneering new treatments against diseases like cancer
and securing jobs and investment across the country.
My Ministers will oversee the fastest ever increase
in public funding for research and development
and pass legislation
to establish an advanced research agency.
Following the unprecedented support provided to businesses
during the pandemic, proposals will be brought forward
to create and support jobs and improve regulation.
My Government will strengthen the economic ties
across the union,
investing in and improving national infrastructure.
Proposals will be taken forward to transform connectivity
by rail and bus and to extend 5G mobile coverage
and gigabit-capable broadband.
Legislation will support a lifetime skills guarantee
to enable flexible access to high quality education
and training throughout people's lives.
Measures will be introduced to ensure
that support for businesses reflects
the United Kingdom's strategic interests
and drives economic growth.
Laws will simplify procurement in the public sector.
Eight new freeports will create hubs for trade
and help regenerate communities.
My Government will ensure that the public finances
are returned to a sustainable path
once the economic recovery is secure.
Measures will be brought forward to ensure
that children have the best start in life,
prioritising their early years.
My Ministers will address lost learning during the pandemic
and ensure every child has a high quality education
and is able to fulfill their potential.
My Government will help more people to own their own home
while enhancing the rights of those who rent.
Laws to modernize the planning system,
so that more homes can be built, will be brought forward,
along with measures to end the practice of ground rents
for new leasehold properties.
My Ministers will establish in law
a new Building Safety Regulator to ensure
that the tragedies of the past are never repeated.
Measures will be brought forward to address racial
and ethnic disparities and ban conversion therapy.
Legislation will support the voluntary sector
by reducing unnecessary bureaucracy
and releasing additional funds for good causes.
My Government will invest in new green industries
to create jobs, while protecting the environment.
The United Kingdom is committed
to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050
and will continue to lead the way internationally
by hosting the COP26 Summit in Glasgow.
Legislation will set binding environmental targets.
Legislation will also be brought forward
to ensure the United Kingdom has, and promotes,
the highest standards of animal welfare.
My Government will strengthen
and renew democracy and the constitution.
Legislation will be introduced
to ensure the integrity of elections,
protect freedom of speech
and restore the balance of power
between the executive, legislature and the courts.
My Ministers will promote the strength
and integrity of the union.
Measures will be brought forward
to strengthen devolved Government in Northern Ireland
and address the legacy of the past.
My Government will introduce measures
to increase the safety and security of its citizens.
Legislation will increase sentences
for the most serious and violent offenders
and ensure the timely administration of justice.
Proposals will be brought forward to address violence,
including against women and girls,
and to support victims.
Measures will be brought forward
to establish a fairer immigration system
that strengthens the United Kingdom's borders
and deters criminals who facilitate dangerous
and illegal journeys.
My Government will lead the way
in ensuring internet safety for all,
especially for children, whilst harnessing the benefits
of a free, open and secure internet.
My Ministers will provide our gallant Armed Services
with the biggest spending increase in thirty years,
taking forward their program of modernisation
and reinforcing the United Kingdom's commitment to NATO.
My Ministers will honor and strengthen
the Armed Forces Covenant, placing it in law.
Measures will be introduced
to provide National Insurance contribution relief
for employers of veterans.
Legislation will be introduced
to counter hostile activity by foreign states.
My Ministers will implement the Integrated Review
of Security, Defense, Development and Foreign Policy.
The United Kingdom will host the G7 Summit
and lead the global effort
to secure a robust economic recovery from the pandemic.
My Ministers will deepen trade ties
in the Gulf, Africa and the Indo-Pacific.
My Government will continue to provide aid
where it has the greatest impact
on reducing poverty and alleviating human suffering.
My Government will uphold human rights
and democracy across the world.
It will take forward a global effort
to get 40 million girls across the world into school.
Members of the House of Commons,
estimates for the public services will be laid before you.
My Lords and Members of the House of Commons,
other measures will be laid before you.
I pray that the blessing of Almighty God
may rest upon your counsels.