Prince Charles says government will ‘ease cost of living crisis’ in Queen’s speech
A promise to help ease the cost of living crisis made in the Queen’s Speech today has not been backed up by measures from the prime minister.
Boris Johnson unveiled a legislative programme with a promise to get Britain “back on track” after the Covid pandemic, but his package contained no new support for households struggling with the cost of living.
He continued to set his face against calls for an emergency budget to deliver more assistance, instead offering to unleash “ingenuity and compassion and hard work” in response to rising prices.
Standing in for his mother, the Prince of Wales told parliament: “Her Majesty’s government will drive economic growth to improve living standards and fund sustainable investment in public services.
“This will be underpinned by a responsible approach to the public finances, reducing debt while reforming and cutting taxes.”
Meanwhile, the Queen, who is 96-years-old, reluctantly pulled out of the major ceremonial occasion following advice from her royal doctors as she continues to experience “episodic mobility problems”.
