The Queen’s Speech has reportedly been delayed.
A piece of writing penned by the government, which is set to outline Parliament’s legislation, was set to take place on June 19 following the election on Thursday (08.06.17), but the outcome of a hung Parliament last week is believed to be the reason the speech has been pushed back by a "few days".
According to BBC News, the speech has also been delayed to allow the Conservative Party, led by Theresa May, to negotiate terms with the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) to form a coalition government in order to overrule her competitor and Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn.
It is rumoured another reason the speech is likely to be postponed is to allow the document, which is traditionally written on goat’s skin parchment paper to dry properly over a few days.
However, sources have told the publication that the First Secretary of State, Damian Green, has to remain tight lipped about the process and the date of the speech.
An insider said: "[Green] can’t confirm anything yet until we know the final details of the agreement."
Green has reassured the public that care and time is being taken over the Queen’s Speech to ensure they produce a "substantial Queen’s Speech" in due course.
He added: "We know those talks are going well and also we know that, at this very important time, we want to produce a substantial Queen’s Speech."
This news comes days after Theresa met with Queen Elizabeth II at London’s Buckingham Palace the day after the election on Friday (09.06.17) to ask permission for her to attempt to form a new government with the unionist party.
The Queen’s Speech has reportedly been delayed
