What's in the King's Speech? The 40 laws Labour want to pass

The first laws that Labour want to pass have been revealed.

In total, 40 pieces of legislation have been announced in the King's Speech. This includes bringing rail services back under public control, setting up a new state-owned clean energy company and changing planning laws to make it easier to build houses.

Labour has also brought forward bills previously announced by the last Conservative government. This includes a smoking and vaping ban, setting up an independent football regulator and Martyn's Law, named after the victim of a Manchester Arena bombing victim.

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King Charles unveiled the new government's legislative agenda at the State Opening of Parliament this morning (July 17). In the speech, he set out Labour's priorities now that it is in power, with the party saying that economic growth is at the heart of its plans.

Here are all the bills announced in the King's Speech.