The Queen's Speech
All the latest on the state opening of parliament
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pomp pageantry and politics today but none of it will hide fact that this government is divided interrnally and from the people it servesby DavidHansonMP via twitter 5/9/2012 8:15:09 AM -
Clegg says lords reform will happen when there's consensus. News for him, as Robin Cook said, that'll never be; better aim for broad supportby ChrisBryantMP via twitter 5/9/2012 8:15:57 AM -
For the record, I asked No10 about @GaryGibbonBlog's suggestion that Dave will trade boundaries for Lords reform. Was told: "It's nonsense"by Benedictbrogan via twitter 5/9/2012 8:24:47 AM -
The PM used an interview published in today's editon of the Daily Mail to urge restive Tory MPs not to wreck the coalition, insisting he shared their frustrations with the restrictions imposed by sharing power with the Lib Dems. "Be in no doubt, I want a Tory-only government," he said.
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So on day Cam and Clegg were recommitting to coalition, Cameron was telling Mail of frustrations with LDemsby theredbox via twitter 5/9/2012 8:32:40 AM -
Looking foward to the Queen's speech. We need to focus us on getting the country back on track, and not on Westminster infighting.by SamGyimah via twitter 5/9/2012 8:34:56 AM -
Why's the queen up so early for this speech causing bus diversionsby mohamed4567 via twitter 5/9/2012 8:35:08 AM -
The Queen will open a new session of Parliament this morning. Find out more: tinyurl.com #QueensSpeechby BritishMonarchy via twitter 5/9/2012 8:37:08 AM -
Can't wait to see what the Queen will be wearing to make her speech today. She is sooo on the ball when it comes to trends.by sowerbyandluff via twitter 5/9/2012 8:37:28 AM -
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Here's a timetable including the main events of the day...
11:00: The Queen leaves Buckingham Palace in a carriage procession that makes its way through the streets to the Houses of Parliament.
11:15: The Queen arrives at Sovereign's Entrance at the Houses of Parliament.
11:25 (approx): The Queen arrives in the House if Lords.
11:30 (approx): Black Rod is send to summon the House of Commons.
11.37: The Queen begins the speech from the throne in the House of Lords.
14.30 (Commons) and 15.30 (Lords): Motion for Humble Address - the Queen is thanked for the speech and the Commons and Lords begin debating the Government's legislative programme. -
On the way to Westminster for the Queen's Speech. Always an interesting day. We need to, and will, set out plans to boost jobs and growthby HelenGrantMP via twitter 5/9/2012 9:07:54 AM -
Queen's speech today won't safe the Tories or the LibDems. They still don't get it.by GiselaStuart via twitter 5/9/2012 9:08:10 AM -
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Another tradition sees a government whip held "hostage'' at Buckingham Palace during the duration of the Queen's visit to the Palace of Westminster. The hostage is released upon the safe return of the Queen. The custom dates back to when the monarch and Parliament were on less cordial terms!
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Streets outside P'ment empty of cars and crowds already gathering to see Queen arrive for speech
by AndyWoodcock via Lockerz edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 9:49:04 AM -
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Sam Cam, dressed in black, has taken her seat in the west gallery of the Lords.by theousherwood via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 9:50:57 AM -
Conservative MP Mark Francois has arrived at Buckingham Palace, where he will stay as a "hostage" while the Queen is in Parliament.by AndyWoodcock via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 9:51:15 AM
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Lots of tiaras on show; worn by peers' spouses. Wonder what the Queen thinks. Bit like wearing white to a wedding.by theousherwood via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 9:51:42 AM
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Going down to watch the arrival of the Queen for State Opening. Tremendous pageantry that we in the country do so well.by DavidJonesMP via twitter 5/9/2012 9:55:45 AM -
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Strains of a brass band wafting through the window here - seemed to be the riff from Stevie Wonder's Sir Duke! Request for Philip?by JoeChurcher via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:04:18 AM -
The Queen's Speech later: Everybody lay off about Her Majesty not writing her own material. Neither did the Temptations.by prodnose via twitter 5/9/2012 10:06:22 AM -
Sun trying to come through for Queen's arrival for State Opening. Outside now, and then have to run back to Chamber for Black Rod"s summonsby DavidMundellMP via twitter 5/9/2012 10:09:10 AM -
State Opening of Parliament: Men in tights looking extra bling with frilly white collars & cuffs and shiny swords.by HackneyAbbott via twitter 5/9/2012 10:11:55 AM -
After a beautiful morning in Hull now in London 4 State Opening of Parliament & its cold & grey. Hull Trains still got air con on freezing!by DianaJohnsonMP via twitter 5/9/2012 10:14:19 AM -
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Earl Marshal's Opening of Parliament pamphlet is something else. He signs it Norfolk. I presume that's because he owns most of itby theousherwood via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:17:14 AM
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Queen and Prince Philip arrive at Sovereign's Entrance.by benglaze via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:17:52 AM -
Queen now in Palace of Westminsterby AndyWoodcock via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:18:07 AM
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Sir Bob Russell: 17 Tories, 3 LibDems, 1 Plaid MP in the early queue to secure places in the Commons ahead of the Queen's Speechby DavidHughesPA via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:18:46 AM -
Union Flag lowered and Royal Standard raised at Victoria Tower to signal Queen's presence.by benglaze via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:18:58 AM
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The Queen is on the Big Screen. Hush descends on the Lords. Lady Trumpington surveys her order of ceremoniesby theousherwood via twitter edited by Dominic Rees, Press... 5/9/2012 10:19:51 AM
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We've waited long enough for this Queen's speech, it had better be good!by IrrancaDaviesMP via twitter 5/9/2012 10:28:57 AM -
