"The ceremonial state opening of Parliament to mark the start of the new session takes place just days after elections in England, Scotland and Wales on 7 May."
"A backbench-led proposal to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales was approved by MPs in the House of Commons in June last year but its progress has stalled in the House of Lords for months and is unlikely to pass."
"Parliamentary sessions have no fixed length but tend to last for 12 months, although have been known to run longer after general elections."
King Charles III is set to visit Parliament on 13 May to deliver the King's Speech, outlining the government's legislative agenda. This event follows local elections in England, Scotland, and Wales on 7 May. The government aims to build on over 50 bills passed since July 2024. Labour faces potential challenges to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's leadership based on election results. The state opening of Parliament typically occurs after local elections, and bills not completed by the session's end will need to restart the legislative process.
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