Queen Elizabeth has opened the United Kingdom’s parliament with a host of proposed new laws, designed to prepare the United Kingdom for a “smooth and orderly” departure from the EU.
The queen, whose speech marked the official opening of the UK’s Parliament, assured all citizens of smooth process leading to Brexit.
Of 27 bills, eight relate to Brexit and its implications for key industries.
A bill to convert EU rules into UK law is also included, as well as measures on trade, customs, immigration, fisheries, agriculture, nuclear and sanctions.
