In a Queen’s speech that bore a remarkable similarity to the one delivered barely 10 weeks ago, Boris Johnson’s government announced plans to press ahead with a planning white paper, housing safety measures and spending on hospitals and school buildings.

Bolstered by the general election result which delivered a Conservative majority of 80, and the expected passage of the EU withdrawal bill later this week, the government confirmed it will publish its £100bn infrastructure plan in line with the next budget, which is due to take place in February.

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