Queen's Speech: MPs debated government plans

Summary

MPs debated Queen's Speech in the Commons
Queen's Speech contains government's legislative plans for year ahead
Bills on sentencing, immigration system and railway franchising outlined
Package of 26 proposed bills include seven relating to crime and justice
Jeremy Corbyn branded the Queen's Speech "nothing more than fool's gold"
Ahead of this morning's events, Chancellor Sajid Javid announces Budget on 6 November

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Paul Seddon and Kate Whannel

Policing minister thanks officerspublished at 12:29 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Front page: 'Squeeze on Boris from all sides with days to go'published at 12:29 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Crowds watch as the Queen departspublished at 12:25 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
BBC online politics reporter Emma Harrison says there were crowds lining Parliament Square to watch as the Queen and her guard departed.
"The bells of the Abbey chime as the various guards leave their posts," she says.
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MPs 'accepting' need for further referendum - Lucaspublished at 12:24 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Green MP Caroline Lucas, who supports having a further Brexit referendum, says the special sitting of Parliament on Saturday will provide another chance to push for this outcome.
She says that although it was defeated in a parliamentary vote earlier this year, more MPs are now "accepting" the idea of putting a deal "back to the people".
She also criticises the prominence of climate change in the Queen's Speech, saying the issue was afforded no more than "six words and a sub-clause".
Commons to debate Queen's Speech at 14:30 BSTpublished at 12:17 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Opposition MPs criticise Queen's Speechpublished at 12:13 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Soames: The last state opening I shall witness...published at 12:12 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
MP Nicholas Soames tweets about his final experience of the Queen's Speech.
The former Tory MP, and grandson of Sir Winston Churchill, was kicked out of his party after voting to block a no-deal Brexit.
Soon after, he announced he would not be standing for election again.
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The slamming of the door from inside the Commonspublished at 12:10 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Queen and crown return to Palacepublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
The ceremony is over and the Queen returns to Buckingham Palace in her carriage...
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The Queen leaves Parliament with the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall
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And after the Queen leaves, the crown follows...
'Fantasy Queen's Speech' - Lib Dem MPpublished at 12:09 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Lib Dem MP Sir Ed Davey, who unsuccessfully challenged Jo Swinson for his party's leadership earlier this year, says we have just witnessed a "fantasy Queen's Speech".
"I've never known a Queen's Speech where it's less likely to be enacted," he says.
'Nothing of note' on educationpublished at 12:04 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Queen outlines government's Brexit planpublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
The Queen says the government's priority "has always been to secure the United Kingdom's departure from the European Union on the 31 October".
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Former PM Theresa May returns to Commonspublished at 11:59 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
As BBC presenter Huw Edwards says, a penny for her thoughts...
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Theresa May walks back to the Commons with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps
Bercow returns to Commonspublished at 11:57 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
The Speaker of the Commons, John Bercow, has led MPs back to the Commons.
MPs will get the chance to debate the contents of the Queen's Speech in the chamber later.
'Long shopping list'published at 11:57 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
BBC Political Editor Laura Kuenssberg says the Queen's Speech outlined a "long shopping list" of policies that Prime Minister Boris Johnson would like to pursue.
This includes measures on "bread and butter" issues such as the NHS, she says.
However, the great uncertainty hanging over the speech is what will happen next with Brexit, she adds.
Queen heads back to Robing Roompublished at 11:53 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
Having finished the speech, the Queen will now head back to the Robing Room, before leaving the Palace of Westminster.
Once more for Brexit...published at 11:53 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
As the Queen's Speech comes to a close, Brexit comes up one more time.
She says: "As the United Kingdom leaves the European Union, my government will ensure that it continues to play a leading role in global affairs, defending its interests and promoting its values.
"My government will be at the forefront of efforts to solve the most complex international security issues.
“It will champion global free trade and work alongside international partners to solve the most pressing global challenges.
"It will prioritise tackling tackling climate change and ensuring that all girls have access to 12 years of quality education."
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Domestic Violence Bill among those to be carried overpublished at 11:52 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Queen's Speech on the small screenpublished at 11:50 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
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Union of 'utmost importance'published at 11:50 British Summer Time 14 October 2019
The Queen moves onto the "integrity and prosperity" of the union of the United Kingdom.
She says it is "of the utmost importance".
She adds: "My government remains committed to working with all parties in Northern Ireland to support the return of devolved government and to address the legacy of the past."