King's Speech will take place on 7 November

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The King's Speech, which sets out the government's programme of legislation for the next session of Parliament, will be on 7 November.

Leader of the Commons Penny Mordaunt told MPs the State Opening of Parliament would take place that day.

The coming session of Parliament will be the last before the next general election, widely expected to be held next year.

MPs start the summer recess on Thursday, while peers sit next week.