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Online poll: Was the Queen’s speech a good one for construction?

2019-10-18T11:28:00+01:00

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This week's poll: Was the Queen's speech a good one for construction?

— Building News (@BuildingNews) October 18, 2019

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  • What does construction want from the next Queen’s speech?
  • Queen’s speech ignores HS2 and housing — but promises new laws on building safety
  • Queen’s speech confirms post-Grenfell housing safety regulator
  • Brexit dominates Queen’s speech

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