Brexit on Oct 31 a 'priority' for British government: QueenBritain's Queen Elizabeth II announced a list of new bills ranging from implementing a yet-to-be finalised EU divorce agreement to criminal sentencing. LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out his government's priorities at a parliamentary ceremony full of pomp and pageantry attended by the queen, with Brexit top of the agenda. But with time running out for an amicable divorce deal before EU leaders meet later this week, few of the proposals look likely to be enacted, with predictions of a snap election. "My government intends to work towards a new partnership with the European Union, based on free trade and friendly cooperation." The winning government would then have to set out their legislative agenda again -- with a new queen's speech.

Source: Bangkok Post October 14, 2019 11:58 UTC