New Labour agenda announced in King’s Speech with focus on building houses and nationalising railways - live

The new Labour government ’s plans include “getting Britain building” by delivering 1.5 million homes and nationalising the country’s railways, King Charles has announced.

In the first State Opening of Parliamen t under a Labour government since 2009, Charles set out the legislation being prioritised by Sir Keir and his ministers.

He outlined around 35 draft laws including a national housebuilding programme, a a workers’ rights bill, and removing the VAT exemption for private schools to help fund 6,500 new teachers.

The Planning and Infrastructure Bill will seek to allow for land to be bought more cheaply for building, while a new public body, Great British Railways (GBR), will oversee the rail network, and give all English councils new powers to franchise local bus services.

Local governments could receive more powers and a law to ensure all government budgets get advance independent scrutiny.

The King said the “fundamental mission” of the government will be to secure economic growth announcing a new partnership “with both business and working people”.