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THE CALL YOU AND YOURS QUEEN'S SPEECH

Elizabeth II delivering The Queens Speech at the State Opening of Parliament.Call You and Yours gave
 listeners the chance to
 write their own version of
 the Queen's Speech.

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THE YOU AND YOURS QUEEN'S SPEECH

- Compulsory voting or a 50% reduction in Council Tax to
people who vote

- An option to vote for "none of the above" on ballot
papers

- Reform of Council Tax

- More tax and grant support for solar energy in housing

- Shops with flats above to have reduction in Business
Rates (to provide extra housing)

- Abolish Road Tax and pay via higher Fuel Tax

- Make motorists display an insurance disc to confirm
they're insured

- Car owners must show they have an off-road parking
facility

- Dry disability drop-off points in all shopping centres

- Small "token" charges for some minor NHS services eg.
GP appointments

- Student discount on tuition fees for academic
achievements (free for a 1st, 75% reduction for a 2:1
etc.)

- Radical penalties for unnecessary and non-
biodegradable packaging

- An "unsubscribe" box on all junk mail

- Better support for carers and non-working mothers

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The real Queen's Speech


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