Queen's Speech confirms new UK government's 40GW offshore wind goal

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Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales proceed through the Royal Gallery on their way to the Lord's Chamber to attend the State Opening of Parliament on December 19, 2019 in London, England. In the second Queen's speech in two months, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the majority Conservative government's legislative programme. — Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales proceed through the Royal Gallery on their way to the Lord's Chamber to attend the State Opening of Parliament on December 19, 2019 in London, England. In the second Queen's speech in two months, Queen Elizabeth II unveiled the majority Conservative government's legislative programme.Foto: WPA Pool/Getty Images

Christopher Hopson

Published 20 December 2019, 13:08Updated 20 December 2019, 13:21