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The maiden speeches are coming thick and fast now, and next up is the new Labour MP for Bristol North West, Darren Jones.

Mr Jones says that from the earliest evidence of human habitation on the British Isles to the fact that he is, he claims, the first Darren to be elected to the House of Commons - his constituency is an "historic and fascinating constituency".

He says that politics is hard work but that it is the "only forum through which we can provide hope" to the people of the UK; and hopes for "a modern and just Britain to rise out of the ashes of our current dismay".

"For we are merely shepherds of the nation tasked with leaving a country to our children that we can be proud of," he adds.

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The new Scottish Conservative MP for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine, Andrew Bowie, makes his maiden speech.

He speaks with passion and humour about the history and character of his constituency - telling MPs about Jacobite plots, holy relics, and marauding Roundhead armies.

Talking about Balmoral castle being in his constituency, he jokes that it is an extremely long drive to walk up to find out the resident is not even on the electoral roll.

Mr Bowie says the country does not need further uncertainty and calls on MPs to all come together in the national interest and support the government.

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Tory MP Andrew Rosindell strikes an upbeat tone on Brexit, saying the British people and parliament have "our freedom restored", and that this will allow the UK to "boldly make its own way in the world just as our forbears did throughout the centuries".

He speaks specifically about Gibraltar and how its defence must be assured in the future as the people there have "time and again" demonstrated their undying loyalty to the UK.

Mr Rosindell says that the Brexit deal should exemplify the bold ambition of our nation.

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The Queen's Speech debate of a new parliament is often a favourite spot for maiden speeches from new MPs, and today's first comes from the new Labour MP for Cardiff North Anna McMorrin.

She warns that the government is not only in danger of losing the argument on Brexit in Brussels "but in Cardiff also".

Ms McMorrin warns that the government's Brexit strategy could lead to a "disunited Kingdom" where jobs, livelihoods, workers' rights, and action on climate change "are sacrificed in pursuit of an impossible imperialist fantasy".

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Leading Tory Remainer Anna Soubry says that people have to be "utterly realistic" about the fact that "everything has now changed".

In case MPs were unsure about who she was talking to, Ms Soubry says "my own frontbench needs to wake up and realise things have now changed". She urges them to "drop the rhetoric" of "no deal is better than a bad deal".

"It's a nonsense and has always been a nonsense", she says.

Soubry says that she warned her colleagues of the dangers of neglecting those who voted Remain - especially the young, and says "I hate being proved right but I was".

She looks at the Labour benches and says that they too have to wake up and have the courage to make the argument that they support membership of the single market.

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Conservative MP and chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee in the last parliament, Crispin Blunt, says there is a historic amount of detailed and technical legislative work outlined in the Queen's Speech relating to Brexit.

He says that diplomatic activity in the next few years will be very important to Britain's future and "must not play second fiddle" to the legislative challenge of Brexit.

Mr Blunt says that few in parliament want the UK to be "anything other than open and internationalist" in its outlook; and tells the government that "now more than ever" the Foreign and Commonwealth Office will play a critical role in Britain's future and needs adequate improved funding because of this.

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Hilary Benn, the chair of the Exiting the EU Committee in the last parliament, says that David Davis was "characteristically confident" when talking about Brexit negotiations, but warns that he should recognise things are "rather different now".

"The prime minister is weaker than she expected to be and the EU is stronger than it was expected to be", Mr Benn says.

He says that everyone should be aware of "the ever incessant ticking of the Article 50 clock" - referring to the two year time-limit on reaching a deal which the triggering of Article 50 initiated.

Mr Benn says that the government has spent the last 12 months doing "anything but" look for a consensus on Brexit. He warns that the chances of the new parliament agreeing to leave the EU without a deal has "melted away along with the government's majority".

The PM outlines plans designed to address the "anxiety" of EU citizens about their status after Brexit.

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Conservative MP Stephen Crabb says he has been deeply impressed with the Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, David Davis.

In a very conciliatory speech, he says that the election campaign showed him that the country remains "hopelessly divided" on the issue of leaving the European Union, and that Parliament should be providing "some sort of leadership".

He says that he detects a "measure of fluidity" and room for maneuver in the positions of the government and the opposition, and says he is optimistic at the level of pragmatism that could help the country.

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The SNP's Brexit spokesman Stephen Gethins says if the hung parliament ushers in a more consensual approach his party welcomes in.

He also welcomes David Davis' announcement that he will seek a legislative consent motion in the Scottish Parliament on the repeal bill, but warns he should not expect "a blank cheque".

"This government doesn't have all the answers on our future relationship with Europe," he notes, saying the SNP will seek to contribute to the process.

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Shadow Brexit secretary Sir Keir Starmer begins by criticising the Queen's Speech, arguing: "If ever there was a need for a transformative government it is now - but their programme lacks ambition, it's threadbare."

When the UK needs stability it has "uncertainty and fragility", he adds.

He says the first round of Brexit talks in Brussels shows how "unrealistic" the government's strategy is and they have "alienated" other EU leaders.

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Labour's Chris Bryant raises the proposal for EU citizens to be documented, claiming "they will have to have, effectively an ID card".

David Davis responds: "It's not an ID card. What we're talking about here is documentation to prove you've got a right to a job, right to residence.

He suggests EU nationals won't have to "carry that around all the time", and it will be "like a birth certificate".

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Brexit Secretary David Davis is opening the day's debate on the Queen's Speech, describing exiting the EU as an opportunity to "refashion Britain's place in the world".

The government wants to ensure that Britain "still steps up to its role as a world leader" including its Nato and overseas aid commitments, he specifies.

The DUP's Ian Paisley Junior intervenes to seek assurance that security will trump other concerns if intelligence "indicates radicalisation in the Republic".

Mr Davis tells him citizens' security is always "paramount".

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The three statements have come to an end after almost four hours of debate.

MPs now move on to the main business of the day - debate on the parts of last week's Queen's Speech relating to Brexit and Foreign Affairs.

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Peers resume their debate on the Queen's Speech, starting with Lib Dem Lord Razzall, who focuses his remarks on manufacturing.

He says there are "serious concerns" in this area, particularly on productivity, which could be exacerbated by Brexit.

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Several MPs have asked for a commitment from the government to install sprinkler systems in all tower blocks.

Mr Javid says the government should be doing whatever is necessary according to the advice of local fire safety teams.

Labour MP Rachel Reeves says that the Treasury contingency fund exists precisely for this sort of disaster, and asks for an assurance that it will be used for funding for all remedial housing and other needs for those affected by the fire and by addressing fire safety concerns in other buildings.

Mr Javid says that any necessary works by local authorities who need funding will be supported.

The US firm that supplied cladding used on London's Grenfell Tower says it has ended global sales of the product for use in high-rise blocks.

Arconic said it was discontinuing sales of Reynobond PE for tower blocks due to "issues" identified by the fire, which is feared to have killed at least 79.

The government said 75 buildings in 26 council areas had now failed fire safety tests - every one tested so far.

Theresa May said councils need to speed up tower block safety tests in England.

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Labour's Yvette Cooper asks if the government plans to investigate the insulation materials used in Grenfell Tower after concerns were raised about the way the fire spread.

She calls for transparency on what insulation materials were used in the tower, and whether those materials should be banned.

Mr Javid responds that it is important that he does not get involved in an ongoing investigation, but says that the government has updated advice to local councils to ensure insulation is being looked at properly.

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Communities and Local Government Minister Lord Bourne says, after calls for local Council leader Nicholas Paget-Brown to resign, that elected representatives' position is "a matter for them to consider".

He points out there is a support unit for victims and many organisations including those in the private sector will have to reexamine their safety standards.

He praises the bipartisan tone in the chamber, noting "statements elsewhere have been unhelpful" - a possible reference to remarks by shadow chancellor John McDonnell.