'Great to see campaigners elected'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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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
'Great to see campaigners elected'published at 16:35 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
Postpublished at 16:31 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Doing my homework'published at 16:28 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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More on Blair's resignationpublished at 16:27
The former UK Prime Minister will stand down next month as Middle East envoy but will still "remain active on the issues and in the region", sources have told the BBC.
He will “adopt an entirely new approach” for “a dramatic and broad improvement" in the lives of Palestinians and “strengthening broader Arab-Israeli relations.”
'No answer for housing crisis'published at 16:28
Emily Thornberry, Labour MP for Islington South and Finsbury, is speaking now. She says while Mr Redwood is a great speaker, she disagrees with almost everything he says.
She says the Conservatives cannot have expected to win the election - let alone with a majority. She asks where the money will come from for the tax cuts they propose.
And there is no answer in the manifesto, or the Queen's Speech, for the housing crisis, she tells MPs. The only answer "is to build more housing", says Ms Thornberry.
Ex-minister's new jobpublished at 16:20 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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Confession timepublished at 16:16 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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Double standards?published at 16:15 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Borrowing too much'published at 16:13
Mr Redwood says Labour were "borrowing too much" when the economy was "over-heating" and that the Conservatives have been "trying to put it right ever since".
'Grown-up discussion'published at 16:11
House of Commons
ParliamentConservative backbencher John Redwood is now speaking. He calls for a "more grown-up discussion" on spending, noting that the definition of the word "austerity" has now shifted to mean no further increases on public spending.
'Are you sitting comfortably?'published at 16:09 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Mayor in the House'published at 16:06 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Match recommendations'published at 16:06
House of Commons
ParliamentWe will judge the Scotland Bill by its contents, says Angus Robertson. He tells MPs the bill must at least match the recommendations of the Smith Commission.
Fighting for reformpublished at 16:01
House of Commons
ParliamentAngus Robertson highlights there is not cross-party support for an EU referendum - the SNP opposes it. But the party looks forward to fighting for reform in the institution.
He says he will seek to introduce a clause that means all countries have to back an exit from the EU.
'Shake Westminster up'published at 16:01 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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Human Rightspublished at 16:00
The SNP will work across the house to protect the Human Rights Act, says Angus Robertson.
Out of orderpublished at 16:00
Here's an action shot of some of the SNP MPs clapping while Angus Robertson speaks - just before John Bercow put a stop to it.
'I agree with the Speaker'published at 15:58 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'No clapping'published at 15:58
House of Commons
ParliamentA few SNP MPs have been clapping in the chamber this afternoon. John Bercow, the Speaker, warns them against it, saying the convention not to clap is long established.
Flower of Scotlandpublished at 15:58
You might have noticed the roses SNP MPs are wearing today. They are a tribute to Hugh MacDiarmid's poem, The Little White Rose of Scotland.