Queen's Speech
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About Queen's Speech
The Queen's Speech, written by the government, starts the parliamentary year. After the election, the speech is used to set out the government's agenda, what their priorities are, and what laws they hope to pass. The Queen's Speech is full of strange traditions, such as the Black Rod striking the door three times before it is opened.