"A courts bill will limit trial by jury in a bid to reverse some of the backlog gumming up the courts system. Other bills, however, appear to do less than they promise, and display what critics say is Starmer's characteristic reluctance to embrace trade-offs. A regulating for growth bill promises to help Britain to compete on the world stage, something"
The government set out a parliamentary programme for the next 12 to 18 months, covering over 34 bills and three draft bills. The measures include limiting trial by jury, reshaping the NHS, and moving the country closer to the EU. Critics argue the package falls short of what is needed to win back voters’ trust and reflects incrementalism rather than bold action. Some Labour MPs say the approach tweaks regulators’ remits instead of delivering meaningful change. Calls include stronger cost-of-living measures such as rent controls, alongside longer-term reforms to growth, the state, and relations with Europe. The agenda is also described as largely made up of previously announced measures not yet implemented, including major public service changes and bills that may not match their promises.
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