In the King's Speech delivered on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation. Chris Martin of Coldplay performs at the 2024 Billboard Music Awards. Anna Lee/Penske Media Trending on Billboard The U.K. live industry has criticized the government after ministers stopped short of introducing immediate legislation to tackle ticket touting, despite Labour’s 2024 pledge to crack down on resale profiteering. In the King’s Speech delivered in the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday (May 13), the issue was referenced only through proposed draft legislation, dubbed the Draft Ticket Tout Ban Bill. The decision means reforms to the secondary ticketing market have not been prioritized for the current parliamentary session, with the process now expected to face further consultation and committee scrutiny before any formal legislation is introduced. Related The announcement comes amid wider political turbulence surrounding U.K.…