Jill Rutter
Senior Fellow
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Ten things we learned from the King’s Speech 2026
What did the King’s Speech tell us about the government’s priorities for the new session?
Keir Starmer’s EU “reset” failed to convince
Warm words aren't enough to strengthen EU-UK relations.
A Royal visit full of pomp and ceremony signified little
King Charles’s visit to the US exposed the limits of the UK’s influence.
The vetting system needs to survive the Mandelson test
Political appointments require a different vetting process to officials.
The government still needs a coordinated story on its response to the Middle East war
Keir Starmer needs to seize the news agenda and communicate his response to the Iran crisis.
Managing the economic consequences of the Iran war
How should the government respond to the crisis in the Middle East?
The government’s “don’t panic” message on energy is preventing sensible efficiency measures
Ministerial messages on energy prices risk looking complacent.
The warmth of the government’s Brexit rhetoric is outpacing concrete progress
Keir Starmer’s claim that “this is not the Britain of the Brexit years” doesn’t yet add up.
Rachel Reeves should not be rushed into action on energy bills
Expectations of state protection against unwelcome external shocks have risen.
Digital ID cards
The introduction of ID cards has been debated in Westminster for decades.