Reacting to the Queen's Speech, Natalie Bennett, Green Party Leader, said:
"This is a government programme that does not speak to the needs of the British economy, British society, or our national and global environment.
“There's nothing here to rein in our still fraud-ridden, out-of-control financial sector. The pressing need to tackle inequality and poverty is not addressed. Indeed, it will be worsened by the measures in this programme.
"Perhaps the best symbol of the social failings of this programme is the planned reduction in the welfare cap. The measures set out today will not affect large numbers, or save much money, but will put even more vulnerable households in desperate conditions.
"On climate change, the government is talking about 'seeking effective global collaboration', but is failing to set out the effective action on renewable energy and energy conservation Britain desperately needs. What’s missing are much-needed plans for a massive infrastructure programme to make British homes warm, comfortable and affordable to heat."