The Queen's Speech Live

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

Live Reporting

Tom Moseley, Nick Eardley and Natalie Miller

Redford or Clarkson?published at 15:01
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Harriet Harman says Simon Burns used to resemble a young Robert Redford, but now is more like Jeremy Clarkson. She tells the Commons Mr Burns used to cut something of a dashing figure.
Armed forces tributepublished at 14:58
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Acting leader Harriet Harman is delivering the Labour's response to the Queen's Speech. She begins by paying tribute to the armed forces.
'Delighted' about referendumpublished at 14:58
Sheryll Murray says many of her constituents have told her they have been waiting for an EU referendum for a "very long time".
She says she is "delighted" it is now happening and welcomes Labour changing its position to support a vote.
'Surprise result'published at 14:55
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Sheryll Murray says the election result was a surprise to "so many people". She's listing quite a few of her new Conservative colleagues.
'Golf club dinner bad jokes'published at 14:53 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Heart lies in Cornwall'published at 14:53
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Sheryll Murray is up next. She begins by paying tribute to her South East Cornwall constituency, saying it is where her heart lies.
Recalling the PM visiting the area, she recalls Mr Cameron being taken to a large cow shed. That's the way we do things in Cornwall, the Conservative MP says.
'Commons advertising alien-ness'published at 14:51 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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No seat, no speechpublished at 14:51 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
The SNP MP for Glasgow East tweets:
'Bury the hatchet'published at 14:50
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The Speaker laughs along
Cracking a few jokes about his relationship with the speaker, Mr Burns says it is time the pair "bury the hatchet". The MP recalls an apparent incident when their cars are said to have collided and Mr Bercow apparently told him: "I'm not happy".
Mr Burns is said to have replied: "Then which one are you?" - a Seven Dwarfs reference, it seems.
But Mr Burns clarifies the incident didn't actually happen.
Sympathy from the chamber?published at 14:47
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The Speaker looks away while Simon Burns makes jokes at his expense
Never again will I sit anxiously when a reshuffle is happening, Mr Burns says. "Old codgers" only have a pass to look forward to, he adds. "Awwww", comes the reply from the chamber.
Kaleidoscope 'Queen's Speech'published at 14:43
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Continuing with the humble address - traditionally a humorous one - Mr Burns describes today's as a "kaleidoscope" Queen's Speech. People can try and twist it as much as they want, he says, but all the colours are blues.
Someone shouts back to him that it sounds like a "rubbish" kaleidoscope.
'Nerve-wracking'published at 14:41
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Simon Burns tells the Commons he is finding the experience quite nerve-wracking. But he says wise men always think before they speak.
He pays tribute to William Hague, who stood down at the election. He recalls the former foreign secretary introducing him to Hillary Clinton.
'Tweaking Speaker's tail?'published at 14:40 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Burcow introduces Burns'published at 14:40 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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'Great honour'published at 14:40
Conservative MP Simon Burns is the first to speak, proposing the humble address. He says it is a great honour. He says it is a pleasure to be called by the speaker - though he adds he suspects it may be for the last time.
Ballot for deputy speakerspublished at 14:37
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The ballot for the election of Deputy Speakers will be held on 3 June. MPs Sir Roger Gale and George Howarth will act deputy speakers until new ones are appointed.
Bercow reminds MPs on conductpublished at 14:35
Speaker John Bercow, in opening the debate on the Queen's Speech, reminds members every MP should be treated with courtesy.
'Rather lonely'published at 14.34
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MPs are back in the Commons and about to debate the contents of the Queen's Speech. One of the microphones has just picked up what sounds like the PM saying he feels "rather lonely" at the moment because his wife has gone to Ibiza.
Backing for Cooperpublished at 14.33
The Spectator
Isabel Hardman says six more Labour MPs, external are backing shadow home secretary Yvette Cooper's leadership bid. They are: Emily Thornberry, Ian Austin, Jim Cunningham, Karen Buck, Lyn Brown and Steve McCabe.
Overheard at the Queen's Speechpublished at 14:33 British Summer Time 27 May 2015
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