21-06-2017 16:04 via theguardian.com

Theresa May drops key manifesto pledges from Queen's speech

Embattled PM’s programme focuses on Brexit, but omits grammar schools expansion and foxhuntingTheresa May’s minority government has dropped key Tory manifesto pledges, including expanding grammar schools and revisiting the foxhunting ban, as the Queen announced a pared-down legislative programme focused on delivering Brexit.As she formally opened what the embattled prime minister hopes will be a two-year session of parliament, the Queen set out the government’s intention to del
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