Rishi Sunak insisted he has "turned the corner" to put the country on a better path as he set out his pre-election stall in the King's Speech to present challenges for Sir Keir Starmer.In his first state opening as monarch, Charles set out legislation to mandate annual oil and gas licensing in the North Sea - which the Tories hope will draw a political dividing line with the Labour leader.

Rishi Sunak insisted he has "turned the corner" to put the country on a better path as he set out his pre-election stall in the King's Speech to present challenges for Sir Keir Starmer.In his first state opening as monarch, Charles set out legislation to mandate annual oil and gas licensing in the North Sea - which the Tories hope will draw a political dividing line with the Labour leader.