King Charles has outlined the government's law-making plans for the coming year in a speech to the House of Lords.

The speech gave an outline of 37 bills minsters want to pass in the next parliamentary session, including eight previously introduced to Parliament.

But the event was overshadowed by the continued leadership speculation that continues to surround Sir Keir Starmer.

Here is a summary of the main points.

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The health secretary comes from a tough background and threw himself into Labour politics at an early age.

The health secretary's supporters tell the BBC he could launch a leadership bid as soon as Thursday.

Part of the State Opening of Parliament, the King's speech sets out the government's political agenda.

Sam Carling, the Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire, believes Sir Keir Starmer should go.

Finch could lead a district authority in Warwickshire as well as running the county council.