Keir Starmer accused of lurching to the left with King's Speech plans to cosy up to the EU, nationalise British Steel and let mayors impose tourist taxes ⊖
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The embattled Prime Minister's agenda includes plans to fast-track European Union rules into law, nationalise British Steel and impose a tourist tax on family holidays.
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The King's Speech includes plans for a European Partnership Bill that explicitly aims to 'strengthen ties with the European Union'.