Five ways the King's Speech will impact Scots as Labour sets out plans

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The first King's Speech under the new Labour Government includes a bill establishing Scottish-headquartered public company GB Energy.

This is when the Prime Minister's agenda for the next session of parliament is presented.

The company will "develop, own and operate assets" and will receive £8.3 billion over the next parliament. It will also "provide a strong deterrent and penalty for criminals involved in organised immigration crime".Tobacco and vapes The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is UK-wide but it is unclear exactly how it will apply in Scotland.

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