Her job here is donepublished at 11:57
The Queen chats to MPs Michael Gove and Chris Grayling on her way out.
Summary
The Queen has delivered her speech setting out the government's plans for the year ahead
An EU referendum, a tax freeze and an extension of right-to-buy were included
David Cameron said the speech was a "clear vision for what our country can be"
Labour's Harriet Harman attacked proposals to give housing association tenants the right to buy their homes as "uncosted, unfunded and unworkable"
The SNP said it was "the only real opposition to the Tories in Westminster"
Sources confirmed Tony Blair is to stand down from his role as Middle East envoy representing the US, Russia, the UN and the EU
Her job here is donepublished at 11:57
Strict dress code?published at 11:55 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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That's not all folks...published at 11:53
As mentioned below, the Queen says that "other measures will be laid before you". As always at State Opening, not everything the government intends to do is included in the Queen's speech. There will be more to come.
Back to workpublished at 11:52
The Speaker has led the procession of MPs back to the Commons. Many MPs had stayed in the chamber for the speech, including veteran Labour MP Dennis Skinner.
'Snoopers' charter' back on agendapublished at 11:51 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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More measures on the way?published at 11:51 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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A nod to the Lordspublished at 11:50
The speech was returned to the purse, carried by Michael Gove. The Queen nodded to the assembled Lords after descending from the throne.
Returning to the robing roompublished at 11:49
Having delivered her Speech, the Queen leaves the chamber.
Blessings from the Queenpublished at 11:46
The Queen concludes the speech by expressing the hope that "blessings of almighty God will rest upon your counsels". With that, the royal procession begins to make its way back through the gallery to the robing room.
Foreign policy and state visitspublished at 11:44
We are onto a passage on the government's foreign policy objectives, including the promise of a strategic defence review. The Queen also mentions the fact she is planning state visits to Malta and Germany and will receive the president of China in the UK.
British Bill of Rightspublished at 11:43
We are getting to the meat of the Speech now. The promise of referendum on the UK's membership of the EU is there and the Queen also says the government "will bring forward proposals for a British Bill of Rights" - although we understand that this will be a consultation not a promise of legislation.
Listening intentlypublished at 11:43
Prime Minister David Cameron and Chancellor George Osborne watch the Queen's Speech, with House of Commons Speaker John Bercow in front.
Further devolution to Scotlandpublished at 11:41
We are now onto the constitutional side of the speech, with legislation promised on further devolution to Scotland and proposals for "fairer procedures" for English MPs in the House of Commons. There is also a mention for "metro mayors and the northern powerhouse".
A Full Housepublished at 11:40
Unions, education and healthpublished at 11:39
The Queen is listing a string of measures, including new thresholds for ballots on trade union strikes, new incentives for "coasting" schools and moves towards a seven-day health service.
Economy firstpublished at 11:37
We start off with measures on the economy. These include ensuring workers on the minimum wage working 30 hours do not pay income tax, and a law blocking any rise in income tax, VAT or national insurance.
Delivering the speechpublished at 11:38
'Turning their backs'published at 11:36 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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No small talk..?published at 11:36
Prime Minister David Cameron and acting Labour Leader Harriet Harman seen leading MPs to the Lords.
'One nation'published at 11:35 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
The government will adopt a "one nation approach" to government, the Queen says, representing all parts of the UK and promoting financial security and aspiration.