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general election comes into view. this is in every respect a momentous day. in the house of lords, look at the magnificence of the chamber. such expectation. the peers and guests have already started to arrive to secure their seats for the biggest event in the parliamentary calendar. you don't get in if you appear without the suitable attire. it is a case of first come, first served as well. once on the throne, there it is, the monarch�*s throne and the consort of�*s thrown beside it. the king will unveil the government's legislative programme for the session ahead. it is a political moment and a first for rishi sunak on his first state opening as prime minister. we will be discussing all the wider political context later in the programme. once the imperial state crown is on, the political gloves are well and truly off and we will get a real sense of the battle lines over the next year or so, the issues that will win or lose the election. so to explore what all of this, and there is so much of it, actually means and to explain to the uninitiated, and i am frankly relatively uninitiated, are my guests. baroness heymann, the first lord speaker, the presiding officer of the house of lords, a position she held for five years. author and daily mail writer robert hardman who knows a lot of stuff, and the bbc�*s political editor, chris mason. lord mason of millbank, with his regalia, the simple sword of truth. because thatis the simple sword of truth. because that is what we do, the simple sword of impartiality. a quick word from all of you, if someone is flicking through the tv channels this morning and chances upon the something that is all a bit bewildering, what it mean? 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[it is _ politics to follow. it is overwhelming, - politics to follow. it is overwhelming, so - politics to follow. it is - overwhelming, so beautiful politics to follow— overwhelming, so beautiful and majestic. let's look at what is happening today. the king accompanied by the queen, will arrive at the sovereign' entrance in the diamond jubilee state coach. from there, they will make their way up from there, they will make their way up the sovereign's staircase and go into the robing room. there are no cameras in the robing room. that is where they dress in the robes of the state. king charles iii will put on the imperial state crown. something to behold, only seen at the state opening of parliament and coronations. the king and queen will then process in state through the royal gallery, which is now packed with specially invited guests. they will head through princes chamber, which features portraits of the tudor kings. i was in there the other day, just an incredible place. there is also imposing marble statue, you can see it there, of queen victoria. then the king and queen victoria. then the king and queen will go from there to the chamber of the house of lords, and once he has taken his place on the throne, the signal will be given to the lord great chamberlain to give a signal to black rod to summon the commons to hear the speech. exactly half way between the lords and commons, roughly where black rod will be standing, is tina who is there for us this morning. this is the heart of the centre of the palace of westminster, which connects both chambers. as you can see, it is filling up fast and that is because it is one of the best locations to watch proceedings today. very shortly, there speaker's procession will pass through central lobby and then we will hear the police inspector shout out the traditional cry of "hats off, strangers". after that, black rod, the king's representative in the lords, will make her way to the commons to summon mps to hear the king's speech. as she approaches the common store, it is slammed shut in herface for ceremonial common store, it is slammed shut in her face for ceremonial reasons. it is one of the most famous rituals at the state opening of parliament and said to represent the independence of the commons from the sovereign. i will be here throughout the morning, speaking to mps and getting their reaction to the king's speech. thank you very much indeed. the queen alexandra's state coach is as you can see, departing buckingham palace with a precious and constitutionally very important cargo there because we have in there the imperial state crown, only seen at coronations and state opening of parliaments. we have the cap of maintenance, insignia of royalty, and also the sword of state, which is one of mi crown jewels, two—handed sword dating back to 1678. and first used at the coronation ofjames ii. as i have mentioned, this state opening is a full return to all their magnificence and splendour of previous state openings. a return to the spectacular traditions that we haven't seen for some time. but what does it take to get ready for a state occasion? here is the team at the royal mews during pretty inclement weather last week preparing for the events today. today we are practising for the procession, taking the crown jewels to parliament. lovely wet morning in london. it could be raining on the day and we still have to take his majesty and the crown jewels to the state opening of parliament. even if it is raining, we still carry on. we need to practice, get the forces used to the household cavalry in the household cavalry used to the carriages. these are the carriages we are using this morning exercise vehicles. it is currently 6.30 and the horses are harnessed up ready to go. i will go and get my livery on and we get going. lam i am responsible for all of the horses— i am responsible for all of the horses here. we have 33 here at the moment _ horses here. we have 33 here at the moment. before we leave, i make sure that everyone is up to the standard that everyone is up to the standard that we _ that everyone is up to the standard that we said in the royal mews. we have been— that we said in the royal mews. we have been preparing for the last couple _ have been preparing for the last couple of— have been preparing for the last couple of months. all the state harness — couple of months. all the state harness has to come out, clean, polished — harness has to come out, clean, polished. the carriages will have been _ polished. the carriages will have been cleaned, deliveries are cleaned _ been cleaned, deliveries are cleaned. the procession at the moment. _ cleaned. the procession at the moment, we have quite a lot of youngsters going out. our youngest horse _ youngsters going out. our youngest horse is — youngsters going out. our youngest horse is five years old. our oldest one would — horse is five years old. our oldest one would be 17 years old and it is trying _ one would be 17 years old and it is trying to— one would be 17 years old and it is trying to marry up the younger ones with the _ trying to marry up the younger ones with the old — trying to marry up the younger ones with the old ones to give the younger— with the old ones to give the younger ones some confidence and then we _ younger ones some confidence and then we have had lots of drills in and around — then we have had lots of drills in and around windsor in london to get them _ and around windsor in london to get them out _ and around windsor in london to get them out in — and around windsor in london to get them out in the crowd so they get used _ them out in the crowd so they get used to— them out in the crowd so they get used to people. on the day, i will be driving — used to people. on the day, i will be driving their queen alexandra state _ be driving their queen alexandra state coach, which traditionally takes _ state coach, which traditionally takes the — state coach, which traditionally takes the crown jewels to the palace of westminster. it is one of our favourite — of westminster. it is one of our favourite jobs. we haven't done a state _ favourite jobs. we haven't done a state job — favourite jobs. we haven't done a state job for a little while, so there — state job for a little while, so there is— state job for a little while, so there is tension in the yard come excitement. lots of preparation and it is going _ excitement. lots of preparation and it is going to be a great day. | excitement. lots of preparation and it is going to be a great day. i am a livery helper — it is going to be a great day. i am a livery helper here _ it is going to be a great day. i am a livery helper here at _ it is going to be a great day. i:n a livery helper here at the royal mews. this is runnymede. he will be my out riding horse for the state opening of parliament. runnymede is eight years old this year. he loves a treat. he isjust eight years old this year. he loves a treat. he is just a eight years old this year. he loves a treat. he isjust a real big gentle giant. he is a lovely character. it is one of the days, the state opening of parliament, where i will be in out rider in front of the grey six horse team with the king. runnymede will be partnered up with fiery girl because they are very similar in height and both very brave courses that will lead to the whole procession was that we have to get them fast, groomed as much as they need, especially with the grey horses. it is a challenge to keep them white. it's brilliant, great fun, they will have such great characters unlike things done in a certain way for study get to learn each one individually. the first time i have done a state opening of parliament. it has not been done for a while, so lots of pressure but excited. what a magnificent, beautiful animals there. we are seeing the aerial shots at the moment. as i have been finding out, the state opening is all about formality and traditions. one that goes back to the failed gunpowder plot in 1605 is the failed gunpowder plot in 1605 is the ceremonial search of the sellers of westminster, performed by the yeomen of the guard. slow march. the oldest military course still in existence, founded by henry vii in 1485. i like this. their payment for their vigilance and diligence is traditionally a glass of port. never a great idea before lunch! and rarely a good one after dinner, if you ask me. but it is kind of a case of rude not to. there they are. what a great thing to be involved with. if you are a yeomen of the guard. responsible for guarding the interior of the monarch's palaces. there are 73 yeomen of the guard. all former non—commissioned officers of the british services. robert, what a year it has been for the king. how would you assess it? it king. how would you assess it? it has been extraordinary. if you think 'ust has been extraordinary. if you think just six— has been extraordinary. if you think just six months ago, here we were at westminster, in the area, for the coronation — westminster, in the area, for the coronation. today, aside from the coronation. — coronation. today, aside from the coronation, this is the only time we are going _ coronation, this is the only time we are going to— coronation, this is the only time we are going to see charles iii wearing are going to see charles iii wearing a crown— are going to see charles iii wearing a crown in— are going to see charles iii wearing a crown in future. it is the only time _ a crown in future. it is the only time we — a crown in future. it is the only time we see all of that, the regalia come _ time we see all of that, the regalia come out — time we see all of that, the regalia come out if— time we see all of that, the regalia come out. if you go to the tower of london _ come out. if you go to the tower of london today, there is a sign there saying _ london today, there is a sign there saying "in — london today, there is a sign there saying "in use" because this is working — saying "in use" because this is working regalia. we see all of that. but at _ working regalia. we see all of that. but at the — working regalia. we see all of that. but at the same time, it comes at a very busy— but at the same time, it comes at a very busy time of year. at the weekend. _ very busy time of year. at the weekend, we will see the king leading — weekend, we will see the king leading the nation in remembrance. it is leading the nation in remembrance. it is an— leading the nation in remembrance. it is an absolutely central part of the royal— it is an absolutely central part of the royal calendar.— it is an absolutely central part of the royal calendar. look at this, a central part _ the royal calendar. look at this, a central part of— the royal calendar. look at this, a central part of the _ the royal calendar. look at this, a central part of the ceremony, - the royal calendar. look at this, a central part of the ceremony, the | central part of the ceremony, the yeomen of the guard taking part in that ceremonial search that we saw earlier, arriving there in the royal gallery. not to be confused with the yeomen wardens who guard the crown jewels at the tower of london. hester jewels at the tower of london. never aet them jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled _ jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled up! _ jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled up! this _ jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled up! this is - jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled up! this is a - jewels at the tower of london. never get them muddled up! this is a day l get them muddled up! this is a day where i get them muddled up! this is a day where i guess— get them muddled up! this is a day where i guess he _ get them muddled up! this is a day where i guess he wakes _ get them muddled up! this is a day where i guess he wakes up - get them muddled up! this is a day where i guess he wakes up and - get them muddled up! this is a day i where i guess he wakes up and says, this is showtime.— this is showtime. well, yes, it's what monarchy _ this is showtime. well, yes, it's what monarchy is _ this is showtime. well, yes, it's what monarchy is all _ this is showtime. well, yes, it's what monarchy is all about. - this is showtime. well, yes, it's what monarchy is all about. you this is showtime. well, yes, it's - what monarchy is all about. you will see him _ what monarchy is all about. you will see him on— what monarchy is all about. you will see him on a — what monarchy is all about. you will see him on a throne in parliament. he is— see him on a throne in parliament. he is absolutely at the centre of things — he is absolutely at the centre of things. the last people who come in will he _ things. the last people who come in will he the _ things. the last people who come in will be the mps, the elected ones, and yet _ will be the mps, the elected ones, and yet it— will be the mps, the elected ones, and yet it is— will be the mps, the elected ones, and yet it is them who have written the speech— and yet it is them who have written the speech he will read out. trying to explain— the speech he will read out. trying to explain it to someone if they arrive _ to explain it to someone if they arrive from _ to explain it to someone if they arrive from out of space, they will think. _ arrive from out of space, they will think. what— arrive from out of space, they will think, what is going on here? but it is how— think, what is going on here? but it is how our— think, what is going on here? but it is how our constitution works and he will have _ is how our constitution works and he will have to — is how our constitution works and he will have to read a speech. he hasn't. — will have to read a speech. he hasn't. he _ will have to read a speech. he hasn't, he will have to keep a very neutral— hasn't, he will have to keep a very neutral tone, hasn't, he will have to keep a very neutraltone, he has hasn't, he will have to keep a very neutral tone, he has had to learn that _ neutral tone, he has had to learn that don't — neutral tone, he has had to learn that. don't forget, he read it last year. _ that. don't forget, he read it last year. the — that. don't forget, he read it last year, the queen's speech last year when _ year, the queen's speech last year when the _ year, the queen's speech last year when the coin was ill. a year, the queen's speech last year when the coin was ill.— when the coin was ill. a neutral tone is important _ when the coin was ill. a neutral tone is important because - when the coin was ill. a neutral| tone is important because there when the coin was ill. a neutral- tone is important because there will be things in this king's speech that he might not if you got him in a quiet moment with a glass of port you might not agree with completely? i guess that is the difference with the changing _ i guess that is the difference with the changing of— i guess that is the difference with the changing of monarch - i guess that is the difference with the changing of monarch in - i guess that is the difference with i the changing of monarch in the last year or— the changing of monarch in the last year or so — the changing of monarch in the last year or so the _ the changing of monarch in the last year or so. the queen's— the changing of monarch in the last year or so. the queen's the - the changing of monarch in the last year or so. the queen's the use . the changing of monarch in the last. year or so. the queen's the use were guarded _ year or so. the queen's the use were guarded incredibly— year or so. the queen's the use were guarded incredibly and _ year or so. the queen's the use were guarded incredibly and it _ year or so. the queen's the use were guarded incredibly and it was - year or so. the queen's the use were guarded incredibly and it was not - guarded incredibly and it was not known _ guarded incredibly and it was not known what _ guarded incredibly and it was not known what she _ guarded incredibly and it was not known what she thought - guarded incredibly and it was not known what she thought publicly| known what she thought publicly about _ known what she thought publicly about a — known what she thought publicly about a whole _ known what she thought publicly about a whole range _ known what she thought publicly about a whole range of - known what she thought publicly about a whole range of things. l about a whole range of things. that's— about a whole range of things. that's because _ about a whole range of things. that's because prince - about a whole range of things. that's because prince charles, j about a whole range of things. . that's because prince charles, as about a whole range of things. - that's because prince charles, as he was. _ that's because prince charles, as he was. was _ that's because prince charles, as he was. was in — that's because prince charles, as he was. was in that— that's because prince charles, as he was, was in that role _ that's because prince charles, as he was, was in that role for— that's because prince charles, as he was, was in that role for so- that's because prince charles, as he was, was in that role for so long - was, was in that role for so long and took— was, was in that role for so long and took public _ was, was in that role for so long and took public positions - was, was in that role for so long and took public positions on - was, was in that role for so long . and took public positions on various issues. _ and took public positions on various issues. there — and took public positions on various issues. there is— and took public positions on various issues. there is a _ and took public positions on various issues, there is a greater— and took public positions on various issues, there is a greater sense - and took public positions on various issues, there is a greater sense of. issues, there is a greater sense of his outlook— issues, there is a greater sense of his outlook and _ issues, there is a greater sense of his outlook and worldview. - issues, there is a greater sense of his outlook and worldview. but - issues, there is a greater sense of his outlook and worldview. but on| issues, there is a greater sense of. his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion— his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like — his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like this, _ his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like this, it— his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like this, it is— his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like this, it is all— his outlook and worldview. but on an occasion like this, it is all about - occasion like this, it is all about him reading _ occasion like this, it is all about him reading what— occasion like this, it is all about him reading what is— occasion like this, it is all about him reading what is presented i occasion like this, it is all aboutl him reading what is presented to occasion like this, it is all about - him reading what is presented to him 'ust him reading what is presented to him just as _ him reading what is presented to him just as we _ him reading what is presented to him just as we were — him reading what is presented to him just as we were just _ him reading what is presented to him just as we were just hearing, - him reading what is presented to him just as we were just hearing, it - him reading what is presented to him just as we were just hearing, it is - just as we were just hearing, it is called _ just as we were just hearing, it is called the — just as we were just hearing, it is called the king's— just as we were just hearing, it is called the king's speech - just as we were just hearing, it is called the king's speech but - just as we were just hearing, it is called the king's speech but it. just as we were just hearing, it is called the king's speech but it is| called the king's speech but it is written — called the king's speech but it is written by— called the king's speech but it is written by the _ called the king's speech but it is written by the government. - called the king's speech but it is written by the government. he i called the king's speech but it is- written by the government. he merely has to— written by the government. he merely has to read _ written by the government. he merely has to read it — written by the government. he merely has to read it out, _ written by the government. he merely has to read it out, knowing _ written by the government. he merely has to read it out, knowing because i has to read it out, knowing because of that. _ has to read it out, knowing because of that. if— has to read it out, knowing because of that. if you — has to read it out, knowing because of that, if you like, _ has to read it out, knowing because of that, if you like, the _ has to read it out, knowing because of that, if you like, the history- has to read it out, knowing because of that, if you like, the history of. of that, if you like, the history of what _ of that, if you like, the history of what he — of that, if you like, the history of what he thinks _ of that, if you like, the history of what he thinks on _ of that, if you like, the history of what he thinks on particular- what he thinks on particular issuesm _ what he thinks on particular issues - -— what he thinks on particular issues... ., ., , , , m issues... environmental issues. he will need to — issues... environmental issues. he will need to maintain _ issues... environmental issues. he will need to maintain that - issues... environmental issues. he will need to maintain that very - will need to maintain that very neutral— will need to maintain that very neutral tone. _ will need to maintain that very neutral tone. one _ will need to maintain that very neutral tone. one of— will need to maintain that very neutral tone. one of the - will need to maintain that very neutral tone. one of the bills. will need to maintain that very. neutral tone. one of the bills we can anticipate _ neutral tone. one of the bills we can anticipate in _ neutral tone. one of the bills we can anticipate in reading - neutral tone. one of the bills we can anticipate in reading out- neutral tone. one of the bills we can anticipate in reading out in. neutral tone. one of the bills we l can anticipate in reading out in the next hour— can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or— can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so _ can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so is _ can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so is the _ can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so is the idea - can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so is the idea of- can anticipate in reading out in the next hour or so is the idea of this. next hour or so is the idea of this annual— next hour or so is the idea of this annual licensing _ next hour or so is the idea of this annual licensing the _ next hour or so is the idea of this annual licensing the north - next hour or so is the idea of this annual licensing the north sea i next hour or so is the idea of this| annual licensing the north sea oil and gas — annual licensing the north sea oil and as. ~ . , annual licensing the north sea oil anduas. . , and gas. which some people might say would possibly — and gas. which some people might say would possibly stick _ and gas. which some people might say would possibly stick in _ and gas. which some people might say would possibly stick in the _ and gas. which some people might say would possibly stick in the craw - would possibly stick in the craw that he is just delivering the government's legislative programme, of course. and looking at the royal staircase at the moment, we can see, baroness hayman, the household cavalry. the party taking their position in readiness for the king's arrival. we have the lifeguards in the red jackets and the blues and royals on the right with their blue jackets and red plume. the princess royal will be here today. she is colonel of the blues and royals and also gold stick in waiting. what i found really thrilling the other day, baroness hayman, this being on that staircase and seeing, you might have got a glimpse of it, on the stones, there are spare marks on every stone going up and down and i thought, there is the indelible mark of history and tradition and time. there are lots of spine tingling moments as you walk around this place. moments as you walk around this lace. ,, , ., , moments as you walk around this lace. ., , ., place. spine tingling and pit of stomach moments as well if i place. spine tingling and pit of i stomach moments as well if you are involved in them! always when i was at the top of those stairs, because part of the role of lord speaker was to go down and greet, it might have been a head state, when obama came, the same set up there, and you are in robes on state opening and they are heavy and they are not your roads and they might be too long for you. that fear of not performing your bit of the ceremonial, tripping up, doing something wrong, is there in the personal as well as the, oh, my god, what am i doing here? how did i come to be part of this? it is spine tingling, you are right. yes. spine tingling, you are right. yes, absolutely- _ spine tingling, you are right. yes, absolutely. and _ spine tingling, you are right. yes, absolutely. and it _ spine tingling, you are right. yes, absolutely. and it takes _ spine tingling, you are right. yes, absolutely. and it takes six weeks to organise. we will get onto that. it is a massive team effort. there are many firsts for today's ceremony. look, we'rejust seeing the honourable corps of the gentlemen at arms coming into the royal gallery as well. they were created by henry viii royal gallery as well. they were created by henry v!!! as his personal bodyguard. very pleased robert is agreeing with me on that. they were created as his personal bodyguard. henry viii they were created as his personal bodyguard. henry v!!! was a man occasionally prone to some paranoia, so i am sure his personal bodyguards... so i am sure his personal bodyguards. . ._ so i am sure his personal bod uuards... , , , bodyguards... they call themselves the closest guard. _ bodyguards... they call themselves the closest guard. they _ bodyguards... they call themselves the closest guard. they do. - bodyguards... they call themselves the closest guard. they do. there i the closest guard. they do. there are many firsts— the closest guard. they do. there are many firsts for _ the closest guard. they do. there are many firsts for today - the closest guard. they do. there are many firsts for today plus i the closest guard. they do. there | are many firsts for today plus matt ceremony in one of the great officers of state is the lord great chamberlain. this guy is important. he represents the sovereign at the palace of westminster and is about to experience his first state opening and here he is. i am delighted to bejoined by lord carrington. how have you been preparing for your first state opening as lord great chamberlain? mainly through a lot of rehearsals yesterday, when we practised every element of this state opening. it was all done in various sections. i am rather looking forward to today, when we see the whole thing done as a whole. tell when we see the whole thing done as a whole. . when we see the whole thing done as a whole. , ., when we see the whole thing done as awhole. , ., ,, , a whole. tell us about the key duties you _ a whole. tell us about the key duties you are _ a whole. tell us about the key duties you are performing i a whole. tell us about the key i duties you are performing today. my duties you are performing today. juli key duty duties you are performing today. m1: key duty is to greet the sovereign, actually, first of all to greet the crown and then to greet the sovereign, then to lead the sovereign, then to lead the sovereign with the earl marshal into the chamber of the house of lords. then to lead the procession back through the royal gallery to the robing room. through the royal gallery to the robing room-— robing room. you have a very important _ robing room. you have a very important job _ robing room. you have a very important job of— robing room. you have a very important job of carrying i robing room. you have a very important job of carrying the | importantjob of carrying the imperial state crown, have your hair is doing that? i imperial state crown, have your hair is doing that?— is doing that? i certainly have rehearsed _ is doing that? i certainly have rehearsed doing _ is doing that? i certainly have rehearsed doing that, - is doing that? i certainly have rehearsed doing that, very i is doing that? i certainly have - rehearsed doing that, very important indeed, as it is quite heavy. it needs to be placed very, very centrally on the table that you will eventually see. find centrally on the table that you will eventually see.— eventually see. and tell us about our eventually see. and tell us about your uniform- — eventually see. and tell us about your uniform. my _ eventually see. and tell us about your uniform. my uniform - eventually see. and tell us about your uniform. my uniform is i eventually see. and tell us aboutl your uniform. my uniform is made eventually see. and tell us about i your uniform. my uniform is made in 1911, for your uniform. my uniform is made in 1911. for the — your uniform. my uniform is made in 1911, for the coronation _ your uniform. my uniform is made in 1911, for the coronation of _ your uniform. my uniform is made in 1911, for the coronation of george i 1911, for the coronation of george v. 1911, for the coronation of george v, when my ancestor, lord great chamberlain at the time, changed the uniform from being black to being scarlet. this is the very same uniform and with very small modifications, mainly the collar, it is the same one. it modifications, mainly the collar, it is the same one.— modifications, mainly the collar, it is the same one._ it i is the same one. it fits you. it fits but the — is the same one. it fits you. it fits but the key _ is the same one. it fits you. it fits but the key is _ is the same one. it fits you. it fits but the key is different. i is the same one. it fits you. it i fits but the key is different. can we see the _ fits but the key is different. can we see the key? _ fits but the key is different. can we see the key? you _ fits but the key is different. can we see the key? you can. i fits but the key is different. can | we see the key? you can. where fits but the key is different. can i we see the key? you can. where does the key get — we see the key? you can. where does the key get you _ we see the key? you can. where does the key get you into? _ we see the key? you can. where does the key get you into? the _ we see the key? you can. where does the key get you into? the houses i we see the key? you can. where does the key get you into? the houses of. the key get you into? the houses of parliament. — the key get you into? the houses of parliament, the _ the key get you into? the houses of parliament, the palace _ the key get you into? the houses of parliament, the palace of _ parliament, the palace of westminster, which is my responsibility.— westminster, which is my responsibility. westminster, which is my resonsibili . ~ , westminster, which is my resonsibili .~ , , , responsibility. wishing you the best of luck, responsibility. wishing you the best of luck. thank _ responsibility. wishing you the best of luck, thank you _ responsibility. wishing you the best of luck, thank you so _ responsibility. wishing you the best of luck, thank you so much - responsibility. wishing you the best of luck, thank you so much for i of luck, thank you so much for speaking to us.— of luck, thank you so much for speaking to us. of luck, thank you so much for s-ueakin to us. . ~ ,, , . speaking to us. thank you very much. lord carrington. _ speaking to us. thank you very much. lord carrington, son _ speaking to us. thank you very much. lord carrington, son of— lord carrington, son of peter carrington who resigned from mrs thatcher's government over the falklands war. he resigned as a matter of honour, which is something you don't see so much of these days. a great family and one of the great aristocratic families. here we have queen alexandra's stagecoach edging towards the sovereign's entrance with the regalia. robert, the all—important regalia. the with the regalia. robert, the all-important regalia. the three key thins all-important regalia. the three key thin . s we all-important regalia. the three key things we heard, _ all-important regalia. the three key things we heard, the _ all-important regalia. the three key things we heard, the cap _ all-important regalia. the three key things we heard, the cap of- things we heard, the cap of maintenance, a symbol of sovereign authority. _ maintenance, a symbol of sovereign authority, which is always held on a wooden _ authority, which is always held on a wooden stick. the sword of state, a symbol _ wooden stick. the sword of state, a symbol of _ wooden stick. the sword of state, a symbol of royal authority and the imperial— symbol of royal authority and the imperial state crown customer is the number— imperial state crown customer is the number two — imperial state crown customer is the number two crown. decent edwards crown _ number two crown. decent edwards crown is _ number two crown. decent edwards crown is the — number two crown. decent edwards crown is the one used at coronations that we _ crown is the one used at coronations that we only— crown is the one used at coronations that we only see that at coronations. this is the day to day crown _ coronations. this is the day to day crown it — coronations. this is the day to day crown it is — coronations. this is the day to day crown. it is still pretty impressive. second largest diamond in the _ impressive. second largest diamond in the world and also the ruby and elizabeth— in the world and also the ruby and elizabeth the first pearls. it is quite — elizabeth the first pearls. it is quite an— elizabeth the first pearls. it is quite an impressive piece of heritage _ quite an impressive piece of heritaue. . quite an impressive piece of heritage-— quite an impressive piece of heritaue. , ~j~ ., ., , heritage. yes, 2628 diamonds, so, es, as heritage. yes, 2628 diamonds, so, yes. as you — heritage. yes, 2628 diamonds, so, yes. as you say. — heritage. yes, 2628 diamonds, so, yes, as you say, powerful- heritage. yes, 2628 diamonds, so, yes, as you say, powerful and i yes, as you say, powerful and ancient symbols of royal authority which will be put on display in the royal gallery. the king's large master and waterman. there are still 24 waterman, one of the most ancient positions, the position of large master and —— bargeman. days to travel their residences in hampton court and they came by the river? absolutely. this ceremony starts i think in the 14th century, the 14005, think in the 14th century, the 1400s, actually, and has changed century by century, as things alter in terms of the balance of power between the government and the monarchy. a lot changed after the civil war. . . monarchy. a lot changed after the civilwar. . . ~ ~ monarchy. a lot changed after the civilwar. . . ~~ m. , civil war. that is mike appleby, the crown jeweller _ civil war. that is mike appleby, the crown jeweller who _ civil war. that is mike appleby, the crown jeweller who took _ civil war. that is mike appleby, the crown jeweller who took the - civil war. that is mike appleby, the crown jeweller who took the crown | crown jeweller who took the crown out of the state carriage. now he has the cap of maintenance. we also have the sword of state coming as well. the crown is being held by michael vernon and the cap of maintenance will be carried by admiral sir george and the sword of state by lieutenant colonel stephen seagrave, as well. it is actually the other way around. it is actually the other way around. it is actually the other way around. it is the cap of maintenance carried by lieutenant colonel stephen seagrave and the sword of state by sir george zambales. the sword of state, i think i mentioned earlier on, first used in the coronation of james ii, and now they proceed up the sovereign's staircase. the crown will be taken briefly, a brief detour into the regalia room, where it will be given a slightly superior cushioning. it is a very important part of this, that the estate regalia are put on display, baroness hayman. this is the royal authority embodied. ~ , hayman. this is the royal authority embodied. , , embodied. absolutely, 'ust as the mace embodies i embodied. absolutely, 'ust as the mace embodies the i embodied. absolutely, just as the mace embodies the monarch i embodied. absolutely, just as the mace embodies the monarch in i mace embodies the monarch in parliament when the parliament is sitting in the house of lords. you cannot sit unless the mace is there but they won't be there today because the mace represents the monarch when they will be there in person, so you don't need the mace standing in for them, person, so you don't need the mace standing inforthem, if person, so you don't need the mace standing in for them, if you like. it is a thing that always worries me slightly about getting the balance between this wonderful ceremonial that everyone just wants to watch and say, look at that, look at that, what on earth could a cap of maintenance be? and people enjoy it, it is splendid, wonderful and exciting to be part of but if you know nothing about it, it can seem just a little bit gilbert and sullivan. it is terribly important because the separation between the constitutional monarchy and the power of parliament, which this ceremony actually embodies, is absolutely central to our democracy. some people having seen the lord great chamberlain and's wand might be thinking, what is this, harry potter or house of lords? a lot of phantasmagoria about it. there is the crown coming up the sovereign's staircase. what a great shot from our colleague on the camera there. 31.5 centimetres high, set with 2628 diamonds. 269 pearls. 17 sapphires, 11 emeralds, four rubies and it was at the bottom of the stairs handed over by the barge master to lieutenant colonel michael vernon and will now be handed to lord carrington, who is the lord great chamberlain. you can see the cipher on the table, the letters cr woven into the fabric. and now a blow to the crown from the lord great chamberlain. there it is. —— a bow. it is quite heavy, it weighs around £5. it is quite heavy, it weighs around 55 the _ it is quite heavy, it weighs around 55 the late — it is quite heavy, it weighs around £5. the late queen always had it brought— £5. the late queen always had it brought around to the palace the night _ brought around to the palace the night before so she could get used to wearing — night before so she could get used to wearing it because it is quite a burden— to wearing it because it is quite a burden on— to wearing it because it is quite a burden on your neck. it does slightly— burden on your neck. it does slightly surprise people when they found _ slightly surprise people when they found her wearing her crown. but you have to _ found her wearing her crown. but you have to get _ found her wearing her crown. but you have to get used to it. you also can't _ have to get used to it. you also can't really _ have to get used to it. you also can't really look down when you are wearing _ can't really look down when you are wearing it. — can't really look down when you are wearing it, you have to look ahead. have _ wearing it, you have to look ahead. have you _ wearing it, you have to look ahead. have you worn it? sounds like you experienced it! the have you worn it? sounds like you experienced it!— have you worn it? sounds like you experienced it! the late queen said if ou look experienced it! the late queen said if you look down, _ experienced it! the late queen said if you look down, you _ experienced it! the late queen said if you look down, you are _ experienced it! the late queen said if you look down, you are in - if you look down, you are in trouble _ if you look down, you are in trouble. she actually said it could break— trouble. she actually said it could break your— trouble. she actually said it could break your neck because it is so heavy — break your neck because it is so hea . . . break your neck because it is so hea . ., , ., ., ., . break your neck because it is so hea . ., ., ., . heavy. the cap of maintenance has been placed _ heavy. the cap of maintenance has been placed there. _ heavy. the cap of maintenance has been placed there. traditionally, i been placed there. traditionally, maintenance comes from the french forehand, so a cap that is always taken in hand and never on the head, and that was presented to monarchs by popes, sorry, by popes to monarchs, yes, that is right. and now let's have a look around the house of lords. floella benjamin, i think, we are going to be seeing. you can do some spotting for us, chris. you know who a lot of them are. talk us through it.— are. talk us through it. former first minister _ are. talk us through it. former first minister of _ are. talk us through it. former first minister of northern i are. talk us through it. former. first minister of northern ireland, arlene _ first minister of northern ireland, arlene foster _ first minister of northern ireland, arlene foster.— arlene foster. michael graves, broadcasting — arlene foster. michael graves, broadcasting giant. _ arlene foster. michael graves, broadcasting giant. there i arlene foster. michael graves, broadcasting giant. there will i arlene foster. michael graves, i broadcasting giant. there will be some interesting stuff on broadcasting today, it is said, and on the media. broadcasting today, it is said, and on the media-— broadcasting today, it is said, and on the media. there is a media bill cominu on the media. there is a media bill coming up. — on the media. there is a media bill coming up. to _ on the media. there is a media bill coming up. to try _ on the media. there is a media bill coming up, to try and _ on the media. there is a media bill coming up, to try and reflect - on the media. there is a media bill coming up, to try and reflect the i coming up, to try and reflect the changes— coming up, to try and reflect the changes in— coming up, to try and reflect the changes in the _ coming up, to try and reflect the changes in the broadcasting - changes in the broadcasting landscape _ changes in the broadcasting landscape-— changes in the broadcasting landscae. ,, ., , landscape. this is the heralds procession — landscape. this is the heralds procession now _ landscape. this is the heralds procession now in _ landscape. this is the heralds procession now in their - landscape. this is the heralds i procession now in their medieval tabard is. this is a role that has existed since the 15th century. originally, they were messengers sent by monarchs to convey messages or proclamations. they also marshalled and introduced contestants at tournaments. a bit of jousting. i am all up for a bit of jousting! and they are coming down the severin staircase in readiness for the arrival of the king and queen. —— sovereign's staircase. nice to see the heralds. people often _ nice to see the heralds. people often wonder, what do they do? as you said. _ often wonder, what do they do? as you said, they originally marshalled processions. they are still in charge — processions. they are still in charge of— processions. they are still in charge of processions here in parliament. there are three types of herald. _ parliament. there are three types of herald, people always wonder why some _ herald, people always wonder why some are — herald, people always wonder why some are called peasant, some extraordinary and some heralds but we don't _ extraordinary and some heralds but we don't need to get into that. the most _ we don't need to get into that. the mostiunior— we don't need to get into that. the mostjunior form of herald, the senior— mostjunior form of herald, the senior one _ mostjunior form of herald, the senior one is the king of arms. experts — senior one is the king of arms. experts in _ senior one is the king of arms. experts in genealogy and history. you would want to be talking and talking and talking if you were with them and still not be doing enough talking. there is the queen and king in the imperial state coach. there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the queen, there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the queen, the there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the queen, the coronation, there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the queen, the coronation, now there has been an extraordinary amount of ceremonial, the funeral of the queen, the coronation, now this. the national anthem is being played. tell us about that coach. that is the diamond jubilee state coach, the most modern of the coaches, the most comfortable. it is almost a fourth wheel museum of british history. it is brilliantly put together. it has a sliver of a bletchley park hut. it has a crown on the top from hms victory. the king and queen attended their first state opening together ten years ago, 2013. the king himself, i suspect there is nobody else in the chamber today who has seen this event as much as him, his first one was as a teenager in 1967, harold wilson was prime minister. last year, he was reading it out for the first time, as we said earlier, that was the queen's speech. this today is the first king's speech for a long time. it is king's speech for a long time. it is the first king's _ king's speech for a long time. it is the first king's speech since 1950, when king george vi sat in the monarchs throne. in when king george vi sat in the monarchs throne.— when king george vi sat in the monarchs throne. in 1951 the king was ill, in those _ monarchs throne. in 1951 the king was ill, in those days, _ monarchs throne. in 1951 the king was ill, in those days, the - monarchs throne. in 1951 the king was ill, in those days, the lord i was ill, in those days, the lord chancellor read the speech, the queen change those rules last year. in 1950, when king george vi read the kings speech, clement attlee was prime minister. i did the kings speech, clement attlee was prime minister.— prime minister. i did not cross path with clement _ prime minister. i did not cross path with clement attlee. _ with clement attlee. extraordinary watching the pictures, the greatest fancy dress sure you will ever— the greatest fancy dress sure you will ever see, not being flippant, it shows — will ever see, not being flippant, it shows the dignified and the efficient— it shows the dignified and the efficient parts of the british constitution, the uniforms, the history. — constitution, the uniforms, the history, the depth of the history that we — history, the depth of the history that we have been reflecting upon, and plenty— that we have been reflecting upon, and plenty more of it to come in the next little _ and plenty more of it to come in the next little while. followed by the return _ next little while. followed by the return of— next little while. followed by the return of the noise of politics. that _ return of the noise of politics. that distinction between the dignified, the ceremony, the monarch. _ dignified, the ceremony, the monarch, and then where the power really— monarch, and then where the power really lies— monarch, and then where the power really lies in — monarch, and then where the power really lies in our constitution, which — really lies in our constitution, which is — really lies in our constitution, which is here, in parliament, in the house _ which is here, in parliament, in the house of— which is here, in parliament, in the house of commons and the house of lords _ lords. even between the lords. — even between the two houses, i lords. _ even between the two houses, i went to my— even between the two houses, i went to my first _ even between the two houses, i went to nry first state — even between the two houses, i went to my first state opening _ even between the two houses, i went to my first state opening when - to my first state opening when harold — to my first state opening when harold wilson _ to my first state opening when harold wilson was _ to my first state opening when harold wilson was prime - to my first state opening when - harold wilson was prime minister. that shot — harold wilson was prime minister. that shot you _ that shot you. lord carrington taking the imperial state crown, charged with this duty, taking the state crown into the robing room, which is indicative of the fact that the king and queen's arrival is imminent. they are on their way, they will be with us shortly. the king's speech will be in about 20 minutes' time. after they arrive they go into the robing room for ten or 15 minutes to get ready. there are various processions as everybody gets in line and in position. there is a bit of mystery, and some majesty. some people might see it as bewildering. if you join as a young member, the house of commons, there is a lot of shock and awe going on. there is. i have kicked out here as a reporter— there is. i have kicked out here as a reporter for— there is. i have kicked out here as a reporter for 20 years, there is. i have kicked out here as a reporterfor20 years, i there is. i have kicked out here as a reporter for 20 years, i still cannot— a reporter for 20 years, i still cannot look up towards the tower without _ cannot look up towards the tower without a — cannot look up towards the tower without a wow moments. walking these, _ without a wow moments. walking these, corridors every day, still getting — these, corridors every day, still getting lost, because there is herstory— getting lost, because there is herstory in every stone, every wall, every _ herstory in every stone, every wall, every corridor. it comes out on show in an— every corridor. it comes out on show in an obvious — every corridor. it comes out on show in an obvious and transparent way on a day— in an obvious and transparent way on a day like _ in an obvious and transparent way on a day like this. —— there is steady in every— a day like this. —— there is steady in every stone. it _ in every stone. it is _ in every stone. it is an extraordinary place to be. what is quite interesting is the royal gallery, which has that wonderful blue carpet, was that specially carpeted for the occasion? absolutely, blue carpet, the royal bets, red carpet house of lords, green carpets, house of commons. this is the lord president of the councils recession. she was much lauded for her contribution to the coronation. she was probably more central, had a better view of everything, than almost anyone else except for the archbishop of canterbury. she was able to see the anointing, if you like, at the coronation. it is a reminder of how injured are some of these positions are. she is president of the council procession. everybody rises now for lord speaker, lord mcfall. that never existed, lord speaker's procession — that never existed, lord speaker's procession. it was created when the position— procession. it was created when the position of— procession. it was created when the position of lord speaker, not for me personally. — position of lord speaker, not for me personally, it became seamless, you see how— personally, it became seamless, you see how it— personally, it became seamless, you see how it is— personally, it became seamless, you see how it is happening, you'd think it has— see how it is happening, you'd think it has been— see how it is happening, you'd think it has been happening for three centuries, _ it has been happening for three centuries, it actually started in 2006 — centuries, it actually started in 2006. ., centuries, it actually started in 2006. . , ., centuries, it actually started in 2006. . ., ., , ., 2006. that says a lot. things are added on over— 2006. that says a lot. things are added on over the _ 2006. that says a lot. things are added on over the years. - 2006. that says a lot. things are added on over the years. we - 2006. that says a lot. things are i added on over the years. we made 2006. that says a lot. things are - added on over the years. we made it u . added on over the years. we made it u- the added on over the years. we made it up the night — added on over the years. we made it up the night before. _ added on over the years. we made it up the night before. the _ added on over the years. we made it up the night before. the rehearsal, i up the night before. the rehearsal, the night _ up the night before. the rehearsal, the night before. it was a great honour for you, of course. i think i am right in saying that proceedings in the house of commons were presided over by the lord chancellor? in the house of lords. they created the role of lord speaker, you were the first person to occupy that role. talking of lord chancellor, now in the house of lords, secretary of state for justice, wearing the wig, alex chalke, kc, mp. on that liberal when of the conservative party. this is with a rolling return of politics comes, defending a marginal seat against the liberal democrats in cheltenham. highly regarded, was doing what is known as the morning round this morning, going from one tv studio to the next, setting out the politics of what is to come, before doing the very ceremonial role, before the return of politics this afternoon. a good amount of political discussion to come will be broadly on his beat, there will be a lot of focus on crime and justice, when we hear from the king shortly, and then the debate that will follow. do not be shy about carry forward on political issue, it is the pomp and pageantry and the politics. the two are entirely — pageantry and the politics. the two are entirely linked. _ are entirely linked. some people will be seeing, what is going _ some people will be seeing, what is going to _ some people will be seeing, what is going to be in this speech? but it is the intertwining _ going to be in this speech? but it is the intertwining of _ going to be in this speech? but it is the intertwining of both - going to be in this speech? pm it is the intertwining of both this part of the constitution, whether you approve of that or not, it is quite a magnificent sight. the vice chancellor himself will deliver the speech to the king in a purse, tell me about that. this is part of what used to go on. the lord _ this is part of what used to go on. the lord chancellor— this is part of what used to go on. the lord chancellor went - this is part of what used to go on. the lord chancellor went as - this is part of what used to go on. the lord chancellor went as the l the lord chancellor went as the representative _ the lord chancellor went as the representative of _ the lord chancellor went as the representative of the _ the lord chancellor went as the representative of the house - the lord chancellor went as the representative of the house of. representative of the house of lords, — representative of the house of lords, together with _ representative of the house of lords, together with the - representative of the house of lords, together with the lordi representative of the house of- lords, together with the lord privy seal. _ lords, together with the lord privy seal. down — lords, together with the lord privy seal. down to— lords, together with the lord privy seal, down to greet _ lords, together with the lord privy seal, down to greet the _ lords, together with the lord privy seal, down to greet the monarch, i seal, down to greet the monarch, then came — seal, down to greet the monarch, then came back, _ seal, down to greet the monarch, then came back, his _ seal, down to greet the monarch, then came back, hisjob_ seal, down to greet the monarch, then came back, hisjob was- seal, down to greet the monarch, then came back, his job was to i then came back, hisjob was to present— then came back, hisjob was to present the _ then came back, hisjob was to present the speech _ then came back, hisjob was to present the speech to - then came back, hisjob was to present the speech to the - then came back, his job was to - present the speech to the monarch on the throne, _ present the speech to the monarch on the throne, and — present the speech to the monarch on the throne, and then— present the speech to the monarch on the throne, and then go— present the speech to the monarch on the throne, and then go backwards, . the throne, and then go backwards, down _ the throne, and then go backwards, down the _ the throne, and then go backwards, down the stairs, _ the throne, and then go backwards, down the stairs, because _ the throne, and then go backwards, down the stairs, because until- the throne, and then go backwards, down the stairs, because until a - the throne, and then go backwards, | down the stairs, because until a few years— down the stairs, because until a few years ago— down the stairs, because until a few years ago it — down the stairs, because until a few years ago it was _ down the stairs, because until a few years ago it was considered - years ago it was considered disrespectful— years ago it was considered disrespectful to _ years ago it was considered disrespectful to turn - years ago it was considered disrespectful to turn your. years ago it was considered i disrespectful to turn your back years ago it was considered - disrespectful to turn your back on the monarch. _ disrespectful to turn your back on the monarch, so— disrespectful to turn your back on the monarch, so some _ disrespectful to turn your back on the monarch, so some very- disrespectful to turn your back on i the monarch, so some very elderly gentleman— the monarch, so some very elderly gentleman had _ the monarch, so some very elderly gentleman had some _ the monarch, so some very elderly gentleman had some very- the monarch, so some very elderly gentleman had some very difficultl gentleman had some very difficult down _ gentleman had some very difficult down the — gentleman had some very difficult down the stairs, _ gentleman had some very difficult down the stairs, backwards... - gentleman had some very difficultj down the stairs, backwards... the queen— down the stairs, backwards... the queen got— down the stairs, backwards... the queen got worried _ down the stairs, backwards... the queen got worried about - down the stairs, backwards... the queen got worried about it, - down the stairs, backwards... the queen got worried about it, she . down the stairs, backwards... the - queen got worried about it, she made it clear— queen got worried about it, she made it clear that _ queen got worried about it, she made it clear that she — queen got worried about it, she made it clear that she was _ queen got worried about it, she made it clear that she was very— queen got worried about it, she made it clear that she was very relaxed - it clear that she was very relaxed people _ it clear that she was very relaxed people went _ it clear that she was very relaxed people went down _ it clear that she was very relaxed people went down safely, - it clear that she was very relaxed people went down safely, even l it clear that she was very relaxed people went down safely, even if they had — people went down safely, even if they had their _ people went down safely, even if they had their back— people went down safely, even if they had their back to _ people went down safely, even if they had their back to her. - they had their back to her. i they had their back to her. i hear— they had their back to her. i hear alex _ they had their back to her. i hear alex chalke - they had their back to her. i hear alex chalke might. they had their back to her. - i hear alex chalke might attempt they had their back to her. _ i hear alex chalke might attempt the reverse manoeuvre. i was privileged to be here yesterday, i watch some of the rehearsal, _ yesterday, i watch some of the rehearsal, it was worthy of strictly come _ rehearsal, it was worthy of strictly come dancing. and _ come dancing. and the procession they are going down whitehall with the household cavalry and the state coach. i wonder what the king will be thinking now. and the queen, let us talk about queen camilla. we have not had a king's consort since 1950. the king was born and brought up expecting this moment, she came to this late in life, she will not be wearing a crown queen's consort do not wear a crown, but you will be wearing a bruce oldfield dress. there will be a sense of deja vu, it was in this carriage they came to the coronation six months ago. they will be arriving at the sovereigns entrance. there is another real sense in which they are arriving yes, for them it is the novice period is over, they are now fully functioning, state opening is the most important part of the calendar year. he opening is the most important part of the calendar year.— of the calendar year. he now has three state _ of the calendar year. he now has three state visits _ of the calendar year. he now has three state visits under - of the calendar year. he now has three state visits under his - of the calendar year. he now has three state visits under his belt. | three state visits under his belt. he is going abroad again. he is also head of the commonwealth. he has made its first commonwealth visit last week. and he is negotiating tricky issues when he goes to former colonies. there are many bones of contention. yes, he is head of the commonwealth, but also these were parts of the british empire. the interesting thing about the commonwealth, increasingly countries joining it whenever part of the british empire. that is a lot of history he has to deal with as well as a day like today, everyone is dressed up in a historical way. and the first king's speech, albeit he performed the deputising roll 18 months _ he performed the deputising roll 18 months ago, and for rishi sunak, his first king's _ months ago, and for rishi sunak, his first king's speech, first chance he has had _ first king's speech, first chance he has had as— first king's speech, first chance he has had as prime minister to set out a legislative programme, with the prospect— a legislative programme, with the prospect for him that unless this and the — prospect for him that unless this and the autumn statement can help revive _ and the autumn statement can help revive his _ and the autumn statement can help revive his fortunes, it will be his only— revive his fortunes, it will be his only chance _ revive his fortunes, it will be his only chance to do this, given we the opinion— only chance to do this, given we the opinion polls are, and one of those increasing — opinion polls are, and one of those increasing limited moments he has as prime _ increasing limited moments he has as prime minister seize the agenda, a day like _ prime minister seize the agenda, a day like this allows the government to seize _ day like this allows the government to seize the agenda for all of the reasons— to seize the agenda for all of the reasons that we can see on screen, to try— reasons that we can see on screen, to try and _ reasons that we can see on screen, to try and get back some support, hall himself and his party back in a northward — hall himself and his party back in a northward direction in the opinion polls. _ northward direction in the opinion polls. try— northward direction in the opinion polls, try and ensure that the next election— polls, try and ensure that the next election is— polls, try and ensure that the next election is as competitive as it can be, because — election is as competitive as it can be, because politically he is undoubtedly under the cosh. the king's procession approaches. shortly we will be hearing the anthem. national anthem. the pomp and circumstance is with the king and the monarch who reads the king and the monarch who reads the speech, and all the powers of the speech, and all the powers of the prime minister who writes the speech, thatjust encapsulates the constitutional monarchy. that distinction — constitutional monarchy. that distinction we _ constitutional monarchy. that distinction we have _ constitutional monarchy. that distinction we have been - constitutional monarchy. that distinction we have been discussing, it is evident— distinction we have been discussing, it is evident in the pictures and the sounds of the moment. and — the sounds of the moment. and the _ the sounds of the moment. and the scots guards, with the national anthem they are, and the guard of honour provided by f guard of the scots guards. the fanfare signalling her majesty's arrival. now the royal standard replacing the union flag. deleted by the lord great chamberlain, duke of norfolk. lord great chamberlain with his wand of power. preceded by the herald is a stick of the sovereign staircase. what do mps make of this, chris mason? , . ., mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might — mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might be _ mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might be on _ mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might be on monarchy - mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might be on monarchy or- mason? plenty. whatever the wider views might be on monarchy or the| views might be on monarchy or the nature of ceremony, because it is so dripping in history, it is impossible, even for those who have beenin impossible, even for those who have been in westminster for a impossible, even for those who have been in westminsterfor a long time, not to be at least briefly absorbed by the ceremony, the sense of occasion, sense of ritual, the extraordinary outfits, regalia, traditions. this outing, roughly annually, all of these titles and job descriptions that have centuries of heritage to them. i think plenty of heritage to them. i think plenty of people get, even if only briefly, swept up a bit of that, knowing that just around the corner because the nature of this is an illustration of the distinction of powers within the british constitution settlement, the raw optical noise is just hours away. in days gone by, following queen camilla, those two women there would have been referred to as ladies in waiting. but it is the queen's choice they are now to be referred to as companions. inches of modernisation. as we were reflecting a few minutes ago, the lord speaker role, that sense that parliament has these traditions that go back centuries, but some of them might only go back ten, 15, 20 years, but we slot into the architecture of tradition. as the queen and king get ready for the state occasion i would like to welcome my next guest. we are going to address the politics of the day. representing the three biggest parties in the house of commons. welcome to you all. welcome to you all. we are going to be hearing this king's speech. we know the parameters of it. as such, as i mentioned earlier, lots of starting guns, but is another starting gun for the next election? it guns, but is another starting gun for the next election?— for the next election? it kind of is. i am for the next election? it kind of is- i am trying _ for the next election? it kind of is. i am trying to _ for the next election? it kind of is. i am trying to limit - for the next election? it kind of is. i am trying to limit the - for the next election? it kind of i is. i am trying to limit the amount of times i use the word election. we do not know precisely when it will be, but it will be in the next year or so. this is one of the remaining moments for the government to seize and grab the agenda, that is the nature of a day like this, the government can dojust nature of a day like this, the government can do just that, setting out its legislative programme. the ca . out its legislative programme. the ca - and out its legislative programme. the cap and sword be handed there. lord stood up, was chief of the armed forces, and lord drew, was a speech writerforjohn major. you ask about tradition, what mps make of it all, ijust love the fact, we will see the imperial state crown in a few moments, the black prince's ruby on its was worn by henry v at agincourt. st edward's sapphire was buried with the confessor. the fact the crown was only made in 1937, that sense of tradition being renovated. i am a labour mp, tradition being renovated. i am a labourmp, but tradition being renovated. i am a labour mp, buti tradition being renovated. i am a labour mp, but i am afraid i love that. ~ . , . labour mp, but i am afraid i love that. . . , ., ., labour mp, but i am afraid i love that. . , ., ~ , ., that. what is that labour mp but all about. that. what is that labour mp but all about- some _ that. what is that labour mp but all about. some people _ that. what is that labour mp but all about. some people expect - that. what is that labour mp but all about. some people expect that - about. some people expect that tradition does _ about. some people expect that tradition does not _ about. some people expect that tradition does not matter, - about. some people expect that i tradition does not matter, because we do want to change the country, i want to press the reset button in this country on many different things, but ijust think, the royal couege things, but ijust think, the royal college of needlework to an amazing job, they are still littered around the world. the shadow minister for creative industries, the forestry industry is worth £2.11 billion in this country. blooming marvellous. you are at scottish national party, do you love this? iam this? i am just going to see, people are sitting _ i am just going to see, people are sitting at— i am just going to see, people are sitting at home worrying about paying — sitting at home worrying about paying electricity bills, about getting — paying electricity bills, about getting to the end of next week, then you — getting to the end of next week, then you see this pomp and ceremony, sapphires— then you see this pomp and ceremony, sapphires and rubies, itjust feels so far— sapphires and rubies, itjust feels so far removed from daily lives and daily struggles that some people are --oin daily struggles that some people are going through. i get that tradition is important, but right now i am not sure that _ is important, but right now i am not sure that this is the right image that anybody wants to be seeing, because — that anybody wants to be seeing, because they are so worried about how to _ because they are so worried about how to get — because they are so worried about how to get to the end of next week, and this— how to get to the end of next week, and this is— how to get to the end of next week, and this isjust... and this is just... it _ and this is just... it is _ and this is just... it is a _ and this isjust... it is a horrifyingly terrifying world at the moment, a lot of people here but you are seeing, others will say, in the terrifying climate, this is actually a reminder of stability, of a permanence. if is actually a reminder of stability, of a permanence.— is actually a reminder of stability, of a permanence. if people want to be ha - of a permanence. if people want to be happy and _ of a permanence. if people want to be happy and enjoy _ of a permanence. if people want to be happy and enjoy the _ of a permanence. if people want to be happy and enjoy the ceremony, | of a permanence. if people want to | be happy and enjoy the ceremony, i am happy_ be happy and enjoy the ceremony, i am happy for them to do so, what i am happy for them to do so, what i am worried — am happy for them to do so, what i am worried about is that a lot of people _ am worried about is that a lot of people will be thinking parliament does not _ people will be thinking parliament does not understand as, parliament is far— does not understand as, parliament is far removed from our daily lives, and this— is far removed from our daily lives, and this does not do anything to help that — and this does not do anything to help that image. this— help that image. this is an important perspective. i am disappointed by what kirsty said, today is about ceremony, traditions going back centuries, one of the reasons why so many people from around the world come and visit the uk as tourists. clearly we are going to get to the politics later on today. we will talk about issues like cost of living. the garment has spent £100 billion in the last year supporting people at these difficult times, difficult around the world and in the uk. —— the government has spent. but today is about a ceremony that has its roots in the mists of time, we should be grateful to have that, very few other countries in the world have the sort of traditions, on the real occasions we have these sort of ceremonies, we should cherish them.— should cherish them. interesting conversation, _ should cherish them. interesting conversation, the _ should cherish them. interesting conversation, the mists - should cherish them. interesting conversation, the mists of- should cherish them. interesting conversation, the mists of time, | conversation, the mists of time, then myths of time. we are heading towards the speaker's procession, the speaker walks to the central lobby. invented during the second world war. the fact that the house of commons had been bombed, the speaker had to be set up in the house of lords for the commons was sitting. kirsty is right, the majority of people this are worrying about can they pay their bills, the cost of bread and things like that, and inflation is still 6.7%. i have not of this constituent whose pay has risen by 6.7% in the last year. it is vital that we do get onto all this _ this. hats off this. — hats off strangers, that this. hats off stran-ers, that means, he hats off strangers, that means, be quiet for a second. procession led by sergeant at arms, and the speaker, lindsay hoyle. hats off, strangers. sergeant at arms settling the mace. we leave the commons now as they go into prayers. kirsty, what about that particular ceremony, recognition of the power and independence of the commons, is that something that when you see it, when you are part of it you feel, this is good? i when you are part of it you feel, this is good?— when you are part of it you feel, this is good? i quite like tradition and ceremony. — this is good? i quite like tradition and ceremony, i— this is good? i quite like tradition and ceremony, i don't _ this is good? i quite like tradition and ceremony, i don't have - this is good? i quite like tradition and ceremony, i don't have a - this is good? i quite like tradition - and ceremony, i don't have a problem with it, the issue for me is the expense of these things, and how different is from everyday life. the speakers procession doesn't cost money to run, it happens every day, it is a occurrence, the start of the day, recognising and representing that the speaker is that unique figure within the house of commons. but that bit, hats off strangers, that is— but that bit, hats off strangers, that is wrong? it refers to a time when _ that is wrong? it refers to a time when members were allowed to keep their hats— when members were allowed to keep their hats on, mps, government ministers — their hats on, mps, government ministers had to wear a hat. it doesn't — ministers had to wear a hat. it doesn't recognise the fact that women — doesn't recognise the fact that women are not meant to take their hats off— women are not meant to take their hats off at— women are not meant to take their hats off at all. it says you are either — hats off at all. it says you are either a — hats off at all. it says you are eithera member ora hats off at all. it says you are either a member or a stranger. hats off at all. it says you are eithera member ora stranger. every other— eithera member ora stranger. every other country— eithera member ora stranger. every other country in the world does not have a _ other country in the world does not have a strangers gallery, a strangers bar, it has a public gallery. _ strangers bar, it has a public gallery. a _ strangers bar, it has a public gallery, a public bar. i don't understand we have to maintain this bizarre _ understand we have to maintain this bizarre language. if you had your waym _ bizarre language. if you had your waym i— bizarre language. if you had your way... i would change that bit. there — way... i would change that bit. there are _ way... i would change that bit. there are sensible things that we could _ there are sensible things that we could change. there are sensible things that we could change-— could change. isn't it 'ust part of the history. * could change. isn't it 'ust part of the history. their— could change. isn't itjust part of the history. their hats _ could change. isn't itjust part of the history. their hats thing - could change. isn't itjust part of the history. their hats thing i - the history. their hats thing i guess— the history. their hats thing i guess now— the history. their hats thing i guess now is _ the history. their hats thing i guess now is not _ the history. their hats thing i guess now is not something. the history. their hats thing i. guess now is not something that would _ guess now is not something that would affect _ guess now is not something that would affect most _ guess now is not something that would affect most people, - guess now is not something that would affect most people, most| would affect most people, most people — would affect most people, most people are — would affect most people, most people are not _ would affect most people, most people are not willing _ would affect most people, most people are not willing hats, - would affect most people, most people are not willing hats, why would affect most people, most - people are not willing hats, why not keep that? — people are not willing hats, why not keep that? li— people are not willing hats, why not keep that? lie— people are not willing hats, why not kee that? ., ., . , people are not willing hats, why not kee that? ., ., ., , , ., ., keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to — keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to take _ keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to take her _ keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to take her hat _ keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to take her hat off? - keep that? if a woman is standing at issue are to take her hat off? you i issue are to take her hat off? you think, issue are to take her hat off? you think. change _ issue are to take her hat off? you think, change that? it _ issue are to take her hat off? you think, change that? it is - issue are to take her hat off? you think, change that? it is like - issue are to take her hat off? you | think, change that? it is like when nancy astor _ think, change that? it is like when nancy astor was _ think, change that? it is like when nancy astor was first _ think, change that? it is like when nancy astor was first elected, - think, change that? it is like when | nancy astor was first elected, they had an entire debate about what women should have to do about wearing a hat. but women should have to do about wearing a hat.— women should have to do about wearing a hat. but this is not the most important _ wearing a hat. but this is not the most important thing... - wearing a hat. but this is not the most important thing... what. wearing a hat. but this is not the most important thing... what is| wearing a hat. but this is not the i most important thing... what is all that harry potter _ most important thing... what is all that harry potter staff _ most important thing... what is all that harry potter staff with - most important thing... what is all that harry potter staff with the - most important thing... what is all that harry potter staff with the big| that harry potter staff with the big want all would you change that? i don't mind. if you think about how parliament is viewed at the moment, and this is a parliament in which 25 mps... everyone is standing up. fanfare. the procession of state is now under way. the state opening of parliament 2023. the first four his majesty the king charles iii as monarch. the king charles iii as monarch. the king has already seen two prime ministers during his reign, liz truss and rishi sunak. there is a lord through carrying the cap of maintenance. as they leave the lords chamber, they enter the princes chamber. you can see on the walls paintings of tudor monarchs, and curiously, philip the second of spain, he was married to queen mary. and a wonderfully impressive and somewhat imposing marble statue of queen victoria, as well. princes chamber leading to the house of lords. all stand. the king taking his place on the sovereign's throne. next to queen camilla. he will now talk. my my lords, pray be seated. the great chamberlain raises his one, that is a signal to the lady black rod who makes her way to the house of commons. it is a long walk, actually. i did at the other day. she had a great vantage points where she was standing. she could see the seats in both chambers. she will knock on the door three times. you can see the hash marks over the years where this has happened. black rod! mr speaker, the king commanded this honourable _ mr speaker, the king commanded this honourable house to attend his maiesty— honourable house to attend his majesty immediately in the house of peers _ lindsay hoyle, the speaker. nifty footwork. with black rod, the sergeant at arms ahead of them. and now, the awkward small talk walk. these are the kings and queens of small talk. i these are the kings and queens of small talk. ~ . , these are the kings and queens of small talk. ~' ., , ., small talk. i like that bit of tradition. _ small talk. i like that bit of tradition. this _ small talk. i like that bit of tradition. this slamming i small talk. i like that bit of. tradition. this slamming the small talk. i like that bit of- tradition. this slamming the door in the face of black rod, that is there because of161i2 king the face of black rod, that is there because of 1642 king charles can game to try is to seize five members of the house of commons because he disagreed with them, and that is the last time the monarch was in the chamber. it last time the monarch was in the chamber. , ., , ., _ ., chamber. it is a strong symbol of independence. _ chamber. it is a strong symbol of independence. rishi— chamber. it is a strong symbol of independence. rishi sunak, - chamber. it is a strong symbol of independence. rishi sunak, keir| independence. rishi sunak, keir starmer. you are very good at lip—reading. starmer. you are very good at lip-reading— starmer. you are very good at li-u-readin. , ., ,~' lip-reading. there will be asking how their children's _ lip-reading. there will be asking how their children's art, - lip-reading. there will be asking how their children's art, that - lip-reading. there will be asking | how their children's art, that kind of thing — how their children's art, that kind of thing. the tradition as she kind of thing. the tradition as she kind of follow— of thing. the tradition as she kind of follow your opposite number. they could be talking _ of follow your opposite number. iie: could be talking about al, of follow your opposite number. i““ie1: could be talking about al, or he could be talking about al, or he could be talking about al, or he could be talking about arsenal. the thing is, they do talk to each other, we try to infer what they're thinking what they feel about each other. sometimes is mutual admiration, sometimes it is friendly. admiration, sometimes it is friendl . ~ , ., friendly. when is it mutual admiration? _ friendly. when is it mutual admiration? that - friendly. when is it mutual admiration? that was - friendly. when is it mutual admiration? that was back friendly. when is it mutual i admiration? that was back in friendly. when is it mutual - admiration? that was back in 1932... no, 'ust admiration? that was back in 1932... no. just making _ admiration? that was back in 1932... no. just making it — admiration? that was back in 1932... no, just making it up. _ admiration? that was back in 1932... no, just making it up. to _ admiration? that was back in 1932... no, just making it up. to make - admiration? that was back in 1932... no, just making it up. to make a - no, just making it up. to make a oint that no, just making it up. to make a point that l _ no, just making it up. to make a point that i think _ no, just making it up. to make a point that i think is _ no, just making it up. to make a point that i think is worth - no, just making it up. to make a i point that i think is worth making, when _ point that i think is worth making, when you — point that i think is worth making, when you only see snippets of the house _ when you only see snippets of the house of— when you only see snippets of the house of commons at prime ministers question— house of commons at prime ministers question time, there are a lot of friendships — question time, there are a lot of friendships across party. that doesn't — friendships across party. that doesn't mean in another environment you can _ doesn't mean in another environment you can have — doesn't mean in another environment you can have a robust disagreements. we know— you can have a robust disagreements. we know there are a lot of people here that — we know there are a lot of people here that this _ we know there are a lot of people here that this will— we know there are a lot of people here that this will be _ we know there are a lot of people here that this will be the - we know there are a lot of people here that this will be the last - we know there are a lot of peoplej here that this will be the last time doing _ here that this will be the last time doing it _ here that this will be the last time doing it because _ here that this will be the last time doing it because they— here that this will be the last time doing it because they will- here that this will be the last time doing it because they will not - here that this will be the last time doing it because they will not be l doing it because they will not be back after— doing it because they will not be back after the _ doing it because they will not be back after the next _ doing it because they will not be back after the next election. - doing it because they will not be i back after the next election. how will they— back after the next election. how will they be — back after the next election. how will they be feeling? _ back after the next election. howl will they be feeling? sentimental, back after the next election. how. will they be feeling? sentimental, i think _ will they be feeling? sentimental, i think i_ will they be feeling? sentimental, i think i have— will they be feeling? sentimental, i think. i have an _ will they be feeling? sentimental, i think. i have an interesting - will they be feeling? sentimental, i think. i have an interesting story. think. i have an interesting story about— think. i have an interesting story about this — think. i have an interesting story about this from _ think. i have an interesting story about this from 2021. _ the lord chancellor bill —— at the lord chancellor. those speeches in purse. people handed to the king. my my lords and members of the house of commons. it is mindful of a legacy of service and devotion to this country set by my beloved mother, the late queen, that i delivered this, the first king's speech in over 70 years. the impact of covid—19 and the war in ukraine have created significant long—term challenges for the united kingdom. that is why my government's priority is to make the difficult but necessary long—term decisions to change this country for the better. my change this country for the better. my ministers's focuses on increasing economic growth and safeguarding the health and security of the british people for to come. my government, who continue to take action to bring down inflation, to ease the cost of living for families and help businesses fund newjobs and investments. my ministers will support the bank of england to return inflation to target by taking responsible decisions on spending and borrowing. these decisions will help household finances, reduce public sector debt and safeguard the financial security of the country. legislation will be introduced to strengthen the united kingdom's energy security and reduce reliance on volatile international energy markets and hostile foreign regimes. this bill will support future licensing of new oil and gas fields, helping the country to transition to net zero by 2,000 and 15 without adding undue burdens on households. alongside this, my ministers will seek to attract record levels of investment in renewable energy sources and reform grid connections, building on united kingdom's track record of decarbonising faster than other g7 economies. my government will invest in network north to deliver faster and will invest in network north to deliverfaster and more reliable deliver faster and more reliable journeys deliverfaster and more reliable journeys between and within the cities and towns of the north and the midlands, prioritising improving the midlands, prioritising improving thejourneys the midlands, prioritising improving the journeys that people make most often. my ministers will strengthen education for the long term. steps will be taken to ensure young people have the knowledge and skills to succeed through the introduction of the advanced british standard that will bring technical and academical routes into a single qualification. proposals will be implemented to reduce the number of young people studying poor quality university degrees and increase the number undertaking high quality apprenticeships. my ministers will take steps to make the economy more competitive, taking advantage of freedoms afforded by the united kingdom is a departure from the european union. the bill will be brought forward to promote trade and investment with economies in the fastest growing region in the world. my fastest growing region in the world. my ministers will continue to negotiate trade agreements with dynamic economies. dynamic economies, delivering jobs and growth in the united kingdom. my ministers will introduce new, legal frameworks to support the safe commercial development of emerging industries, such as self driving vehicles, introduce new competition rules for digital markets, and encourage innovation in technology such as machine learning. legislation will be brought forward to support the creative industries and to protect public interest journalism. proposals will be published to reform welfare and support more people into work. my government will promote the integrity of the union and strengthen the social fabric of the united kingdom. working with nhs england, my government will deliver its plans to cut waiting lists and transform the long—term workforce of the national health service. this will include delivering on the nhs workforce plan, the first long—term plan to drain the doctors and nurses that the country needs, and minimum service levels to prevent strikes from undermining patient safety. record levels of investment are expanding and transforming mental health services, to ensure more people can access the support they need. my government will introduce legislation to create a smoke—free generation by restricting the sale of tobacco, so that children currently aged 14 or younger can never be sold cigarettes, and restricting the sale and marketing of e—cigarettes to children. my ministers will bring forward a bill to reform the housing market, by making it cheaper and easierfor leaseholders to purchase their freehold, and tackling the exploitation of millions of homeowners through punitive service charges. renters will benefit from stronger security of tenure and better value, while landlords will benefit from reforms to provide certainty that they can regain their properties when needed. my government will deliver a long—term plan to regenerate towns and to put local people in control of their future. legislation will be brought forward to safeguard the future of football clubs for the benefit of communities and fans. a bill will be introduced to deal with the scourge of unlicensed cabs in london. my government is committed to tackling anti—semitism, and ensuring that the holocaust is never forgotten. anti—semitism, and ensuring that the holocaust is neverforgotten. a bill will progress the construction of a national holocaust memorial, and learning centre, in victoria tower gardens. my government will act to keep communities safe from crime, anti—social behaviour, terrorism and illegal migration. a bill will be brought forward to ensure tougher sentences for the most serious offenders, and increase the confidence of victims. my ministers will introduce legislation to empower police forces and the criminaljustice empower police forces and the criminal justice system empower police forces and the criminaljustice system to prevent new, complex crimes such as digitally enabled crime and child sexual abuse, digitally enabled crime and child sexualabuse, including digitally enabled crime and child sexual abuse, including grooming. at a time when threats to national security are changing rapidly, due to new technology, my ministers will give the security and intelligence services the powers they need and will strengthen independentjudicial oversight. legislation will be introduced to protect public privacy from terrorism —— premises in light of the manchester arena attack. my government will deliver on the illegal migration act sentences passed earlier this year and on international agreements to stop dangerous and illegal channel crossings and to ensure that it is the government, not criminal gangs, who decide who comes to this country. my government will continue to champion security around the world, to invest in our gallant armed forces, and to support veterans, to whom so much is owed. my veterans, to whom so much is owed. my ministers will work closely with international partners to support ukraine, strengthen nato, and address the most pressing security challenges. this includes the consequences of the barbaric acts of terrorism against the people of israel, facilitating humanitarian support into gaza, and supporting the cause of peace and stability in the cause of peace and stability in the middle east. my government will continue to lead action on tackling climate change and biodiversity loss, support developing countries with their energy transition and hold other countries to their environmental commitments. the united kingdom will continue to lead international discussions to ensure that artificial intelligence is developed safely. my government will host the global investment summit, the european political community, and the energy conference, leading global conversations on the united kingdom's most pressing challenges. i look forward to welcoming his excellency the president of the republic of korea, for a state visit later this month. my government, in all respects, seek to make long—term decisions in the interests of future generations. my ministers will address inflation and the drivers of low growth over demands for greater spending or borrowing. my ministers will put the security of communities and the nation ahead of the rights who endanger it. by taking these long—term decisions my government will change this country and build a better future. will change this country and build a betterfuture. members of will change this country and build a better future. members of the house of commons, estimates for the public services will be laid before you. my lords other i pray that the blessing of almighty god may rest upon your counsels. studio: there it was, the first king's speech delivered by charles iii. and the right honourable alex chalk casey mp, lord chancellor putting it backin casey mp, lord chancellor putting it back in the purse. we have much to discuss, chris mason. this back in the purse. we have much to discuss, chris mason.— discuss, chris mason. this is where the politics — discuss, chris mason. this is where the politics returns _ discuss, chris mason. this is where the politics returns really _ discuss, chris mason. this is where the politics returns really after- the politics returns really after the politics returns really after the ceremony of the morning. if i've done my sums right, he referred to 16 bills but there are 21 of them in total. i don't think anything that would amount to a rabbit, however well dressed, coming out of any hats. it was relatively widely trailed, the principal talking points and planned bits of legislation that the government has. as i say, the debate to follow this afternoon. journalistically a lot of unpicking. there is a huge briefing pack which i can't claim to have read every syllable of, working out which bits will apply to which corners of the united kingdom, which nations of the united kingdom and which won't, which is important in unpicking it. and as we were talking beforehand, the beginnings of some of the tram tracks of disagreement and discussion and debate that will come in the next year between now and the general election, the dividing line that are likely to appear between the conservatives and others in that debate to come. meanwhile we have the reverse procession, if you like, as the king and queen and lord great chamberlain and queen and lord great chamberlain and the earl marshal and others, proceeded as you can see by the heralds, head back. the king and queen will go into the robing room and leave their royal regalia there. and they will return to buckingham palace. there is penny mordaunt again, the president of the council standing beside lord mcfall, walking beside lord mcfall who is the lord speaker. a considerable figure in labour circles, lord mcfall, he was chairman of the finance committee for many years. the chairman of the finance committee for many years-— for many years. the treasury committee- _ for many years. the treasury committee. that's _ for many years. the treasury committee. that's right, - for many years. the treasury committee. that's right, for| for many years. the treasury | committee. that's right, for a number of _ committee. that's right, for a number of years, _ committee. that's right, for a number of years, and - committee. that's right, for a number of years, and labourl committee. that's right, for a i number of years, and labour mp committee. that's right, for a - number of years, and labour mp and thenwent— number of years, and labour mp and then went to— number of years, and labour mp and then went to the house of lords. it's interesting. honestly, this is meant _ it's interesting. honestly, this is meant to— it's interesting. honestly, this is meant to be the legislative programme for a whole year. i�*ll programme for a whole year. i'll tell ou programme for a whole year. i�*ll tell you what, we haven't heard, let's hear from the representative of the governing party very shortly. i will let you kick this off, chris. they are heading to the robing room right now. kirsty, just a word on what we saw, not on what we heard, but on this, what do you think of this as we watch it? this i but on this, what do you think of this as we watch it?— this as we watch it? as i said earlier, this as we watch it? as i said earlier. it — this as we watch it? as i said earlier, it seems _ this as we watch it? as i said earlier, it seems pretty - this as we watch it? as i said earlier, it seems pretty far i this as we watch it? as i said - earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the _ earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the lives — earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the lives of _ earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the lives of normal _ earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the lives of normal people. - earlier, it seems pretty far removed from the lives of normal people. i i from the lives of normal people. i think— from the lives of normal people. i think it's — from the lives of normal people. i think it's probably— from the lives of normal people. i think it's probably costing - from the lives of normal people. i think it's probably costing an - from the lives of normal people. i i think it's probably costing an awful lot of— think it's probably costing an awful lot of money _ think it's probably costing an awful lot of money. but _ think it's probably costing an awful lot of money. but i _ think it's probably costing an awful lot of money. but i think— think it's probably costing an awful lot of money. but i think it - think it's probably costing an awful lot of money. but i think it is - lot of money. but i think it is important _ lot of money. but i think it is important that— lot of money. but i think it is important that we _ lot of money. but i think it is important that we do - lot of money. but i think it is important that we do have i lot of money. but i think it is important that we do have a i lot of money. but i think it is - important that we do have a speech, that there _ important that we do have a speech, that there is — important that we do have a speech, that there is something _ important that we do have a speech, that there is something that - important that we do have a speech, that there is something that sets - that there is something that sets out the _ that there is something that sets out the legislative _ that there is something that sets out the legislative detail. - that there is something that sets out the legislative detail. i- that there is something that sets out the legislative detail. i thinkl out the legislative detail. i think it is a _ out the legislative detail. i think it is a sensible _ out the legislative detail. i think it is a sensible way— out the legislative detail. i think it is a sensible way to _ out the legislative detail. i think it is a sensible way to kick—start| out the legislative detail. i think. it is a sensible way to kick—start a parliament — it is a sensible way to kick—start a parliament~ i_ it is a sensible way to kick—start a parliament. i think— it is a sensible way to kick—start a parliament. i think you _ it is a sensible way to kick—start a parliament. i think you could - parliament. i think you could probably— parliament. i think you could probably do— parliament. i think you could probably do it _ parliament. i think you could probably do it without - parliament. i think you could probably do it without all. parliament. i think you could probably do it without all the parliament. i think you could - probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony— probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and _ probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and do _ probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and do it _ probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and do it with - probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and do it with a - probably do it without all the pomp and ceremony and do it with a bit i and ceremony and do it with a bit more _ and ceremony and do it with a bit more clarity _ and ceremony and do it with a bit more clarity. as— and ceremony and do it with a bit more clarity. as chris _ and ceremony and do it with a bit more clarity. as chris said, - and ceremony and do it with a bit more clarity. as chris said, therej more clarity. as chris said, there are 21_ more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills— more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but— more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but only _ more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but only 15 _ more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but only 15 or- more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 - more clarity. as chris said, there are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid i are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in _ are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in that— are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in that speech _ are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in that speech so _ are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in that speech so it - are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid out in that speech so it would i are 21 bills but only 15 or 16 laid i out in that speech so it would be nice to _ out in that speech so it would be nice to have _ out in that speech so it would be nice to have a _ out in that speech so it would be nice to have a bit— out in that speech so it would be nice to have a bit more - out in that speech so it would be nice to have a bit more clarity. out in that speech so it would be . nice to have a bit more clarity what we should — nice to have a bit more clarity what we should be — nice to have a bit more clarity what we should be expecting _ nice to have a bit more clarity what we should be expecting in- nice to have a bit more clarity what we should be expecting in this - we should be expecting in this session. — we should be expecting in this session. bit— we should be expecting in this session, bit more _ we should be expecting in this session, bit more from - we should be expecting in this session, bit more from the - session, bit more from the government— session, bit more from the government on— session, bit more from the government on the - session, bit more from the - government on the commitments it session, bit more from the _ government on the commitments it is required _ government on the commitments it is required to— government on the commitments it is required to make _ government on the commitments it is required to make.— required to make. let's start off with the politics _ required to make. let's start off with the politics good _ required to make. let's start off with the politics good and - required to make. let's start off. with the politics good and proper. sell it to us, chris. this with the politics good and proper. sell it to us, chris.— sell it to us, chris. this was not about electioneering _ sell it to us, chris. this was not about electioneering as - sell it to us, chris. this was not i about electioneering as somebody mentioned earlier, there is about setting _ mentioned earlier, there is about setting up— mentioned earlier, there is about setting up the long—term plan for the country's future, not engaging in cheap— the country's future, not engaging in cheap stunts, rabbits out of a hat, _ in cheap stunts, rabbits out of a hat. ermine _ in cheap stunts, rabbits out of a hat, ermine clad or otherwise, but about— hat, ermine clad or otherwise, but about doing — hat, ermine clad or otherwise, but about doing the serious business to make _ about doing the serious business to make sure — about doing the serious business to make sure this country has prosperity and security not just for the next _ prosperity and security not just for the next year but long into the future — the next year but long into the future. we heard the king's speech talk about— future. we heard the king's speech talk about the economy, for example, making _ talk about the economy, for example, making sure _ talk about the economy, for example, making sure we are energy independent, we saw the announcement yesterday— independent, we saw the announcement yesterday about new drilling in the north _ yesterday about new drilling in the north sea — yesterday about new drilling in the north sea and we are going to put that onto — north sea and we are going to put that onto a — north sea and we are going to put that onto a legislative footing so we don't — that onto a legislative footing so we don't have to be importing oil and gas — we don't have to be importing oil and gas from countries around the world _ and gas from countries around the world that — and gas from countries around the world that can sometimes be unreliable, which also makes the cost of— unreliable, which also makes the cost of living higher. he talked about — cost of living higher. he talked about trade, we have obviously recently— about trade, we have obviously recently agreed tojoin about trade, we have obviously recently agreed to join the transpacific trade partnership and there _ transpacific trade partnership and there is— transpacific trade partnership and there is legislation to underpin that that — there is legislation to underpin that that will help us trade with the world's fastest growing economies. on technology we had reference — economies. on technology we had reference to a bill that will enable us to— reference to a bill that will enable us to embrace things like autonomous vehicles, _ us to embrace things like autonomous vehicles, the digital markets act that will— vehicles, the digital markets act that will set the framework for competition going forward. the autonomous vehicles bill is a good example — autonomous vehicles bill is a good example. when i was technology minister— example. when i was technology minister a — example. when i was technology ministera year or example. when i was technology minister a year or two ago i was being _ minister a year or two ago i was being spoken to by a company that was developing artificial intelligence driven vehicles, autonomous vehicles, they said unless— autonomous vehicles, they said unless the government legislates in the uk to— unless the government legislates in the uk to set out the way we can do this legally — the uk to set out the way we can do this legally we are going to end up going _ this legally we are going to end up going to _ this legally we are going to end up going to germany or the us and here we are _ going to germany or the us and here we are now— going to germany or the us and here we are now legislating. that won't -et we are now legislating. that won't get any— we are now legislating. that won't get any headlines, i doubt he will read about it in newspapers tomorrow, but it's the kind of change — tomorrow, but it's the kind of change that notjust tomorrow, but it's the kind of change that not just for this year, but the _ change that not just for this year, but the decades ahead will make our country— but the decades ahead will make our country competitive. in terms of society. — country competitive. in terms of society, we _ country competitive. in terms of society, we heard about health measures, making sure children 14 and under— measures, making sure children 14 and under will never be able to buy cigarettes, — and under will never be able to buy cigarettes, which are terrible for their— cigarettes, which are terrible for their health. i have twins, they are ten years— their health. i have twins, they are ten years old, that means my kids will not _ ten years old, that means my kids will not smoke and i think frankly that is— will not smoke and i think frankly that is a — will not smoke and i think frankly that is a good thing. the corollary ofthat that is a good thing. the corollary of that is people _ that is a good thing. the corollary of that is people on _ that is a good thing. the corollary of that is people on the _ that is a good thing. the corollary of that is people on the right - that is a good thing. the corollaryj of that is people on the right such as liz truss are not happy about that because they will come a time when a 32—year—old will have to borrow a 33—year—old's id to buy cigarettes. borrow a 33-year-old's id to buy cigarettes-— borrow a 33-year-old's id to buy ciuarettes. ., ., , cigarettes. you always get the edge case but the — cigarettes. you always get the edge case but the principle _ cigarettes. you always get the edge case but the principle is _ cigarettes. you always get the edge case but the principle is important, | case but the principle is important, smoking _ case but the principle is important, smoking kills you, causes cancer, puts— smoking kills you, causes cancer, puts a _ smoking kills you, causes cancer, puts a huge — smoking kills you, causes cancer, puts a huge burden on the nhs and i think that _ puts a huge burden on the nhs and i think that saying children of 14 and think that saying children of14 and below— think that saying children of 14 and below there will never smoke is a good _ below there will never smoke is a good thing. what make it usable at that, _ good thing. what make it usable at that, don't— good thing. what make it usable at that, don't you? | good thing. what make it usable at that. don't you?— that, don't you? i support several thins that, don't you? i support several things that _ that, don't you? i support several things that have _ that, don't you? i support several things that have been _ that, don't you? i support several things that have been announced | things that have been announced today but it isn't a legislative programme for a year, we could get this done in a fortnight and then have a general election. the whole of last year... of course we could, most of it is just tinkering. it will not need a full bill of 200 pages worth that we will have to go through in a committee for weeks on end, most of this. it will be a single clause bill. this is exactly what we have had for the last year. allow me briefly, for the last year the house of commons has risen half the house of commons has risen half the days of the year early because we haven't had enough business. this government has run out of steam, it is run out of ideas and we should have a general election. filth is run out of ideas and we should have a general election.- have a general election. on the house rising — have a general election. on the house rising it _ have a general election. on the house rising it is _ have a general election. on the house rising it is not _ have a general election. on the house rising it is not the - house rising it is not the governments micro—fault opposition mps can't _ governments micro—fault opposition mps can't be bothered to debate measures. ., mps can't be bothered to debate measures-— mps can't be bothered to debate measures. ., ., ., measures. you determine how long we sit. we measures. you determine how long we sit- we haven't — measures. you determine how long we sit. we haven't talked _ measures. you determine how long we sit. we haven't talked about _ measures. you determine how long we sit. we haven't talked about the - sit. we haven't talked about the crime and _ sit. we haven't talked about the crime and justice _ sit. we haven't talked about the crime and justice bill _ sit. we haven't talked about the crime and justice bill which - sit. we haven't talked about the crime and justice bill which is i sit. we haven't talked about the | crime and justice bill which is far from _ crime and justice bill which is far from being a one or two clause bill, as chris _ from being a one or two clause bill, as chris bryant suggested erroneously, it will be a substantial piece of legislation setting — substantial piece of legislation setting out... it is rubbish. nonsense. hang on a second. giving the police _ nonsense. hang on a second. giving the police powers. to go after criminals _ the police powers. to go after criminals who are using technology to exploit _ criminals who are using technology to exploit vulnerable people. these are not— to exploit vulnerable people. these are not gimmicks, they are fundamentally important things. youll— fundamentally important things. you'll you are in favour of longer sentences — you'll you are in favour of longer sentences. only a few weeks ago you were telling magistrates they couldn't send people to prison and had to— couldn't send people to prison and had to slow down of the process because — had to slow down of the process because there aren't enough places in prison _ because there aren't enough places in rison. . , �* ., ., in prison. that isn't what the lord chancellor — in prison. that isn't what the lord chancellor said, _ in prison. that isn't what the lord chancellor said, he _ in prison. that isn't what the lord chancellor said, he talked - in prison. that isn't what the lord chancellor said, he talked about i chancellor said, he talked about short sentences which are sometimes not effective. for serious criminals we are talking about putting them in prison for longer and that's what the public would expect to see. 90% of the crimes reported last year were not investigated by the police. what is in this for scotland? reign there is an awful lot that is england and wales only, or england only. we had the oil, you are an aberdeen mp and a loss ofjobs in oil in your constituency so that's tricky for you, isn't it?— tricky for you, isn't it? there is ener: tricky for you, isn't it? there is energy security _ tricky for you, isn't it? there is energy security and _ tricky for you, isn't it? there is energy security and that's - tricky for you, isn't it? there is - energy security and that's important particularly — energy security and that's important particularly on — energy security and that's important particularly on talks _ energy security and that's important particularly on talks about _ energy security and that's important particularly on talks about reform i particularly on talks about reform of the _ particularly on talks about reform of the grid — particularly on talks about reform of the grid and _ particularly on talks about reform of the grid and changes _ particularly on talks about reform of the grid and changes requiredl particularly on talks about reform i of the grid and changes required in order, _ of the grid and changes required in order, for— of the grid and changes required in order, for example, _ of the grid and changes required in order, for example, the _ of the grid and changes required in order, for example, the new- of the grid and changes required in i order, for example, the new offshore wind. _ order, for example, the new offshore wind. to— order, for example, the new offshore wind. to actually— order, for example, the new offshore wind, to actually be _ order, for example, the new offshore wind, to actually be able _ order, for example, the new offshore wind, to actually be able to _ order, for example, the new offshore wind, to actually be able to get - wind, to actually be able to get connected _ wind, to actually be able to get connected to _ wind, to actually be able to get connected to the _ wind, to actually be able to get connected to the grid. - wind, to actually be able to get connected to the grid. that's i wind, to actually be able to get i connected to the grid. that's one of the key— connected to the grid. that's one of the key things— connected to the grid. that's one of the key things people _ connected to the grid. that's one of the key things people are _ connected to the grid. that's one of the key things people are telling i connected to the grid. that's one of| the key things people are telling me in terms _ the key things people are telling me in terms of— the key things people are telling me in terms of renewables. _ the key things people are telling me in terms of renewables. in _ the key things people are telling me in terms of renewables. in terms i the key things people are telling me in terms of renewables. in terms of| in terms of renewables. in terms of the new— in terms of renewables. in terms of the new licensing. _ in terms of renewables. in terms of the new licensing, we _ in terms of renewables. in terms of the new licensing, we need - in terms of renewables. in terms of the new licensing, we need to- in terms of renewables. in terms of| the new licensing, we need to make sure that _ the new licensing, we need to make sure that all — the new licensing, we need to make sure that all of — the new licensing, we need to make sure that all of that _ the new licensing, we need to make sure that all of that is _ the new licensing, we need to make sure that all of that is checked i the new licensing, we need to make sure that all of that is checked in i sure that all of that is checked in terms _ sure that all of that is checked in terms of— sure that all of that is checked in terms of climate _ sure that all of that is checked in terms of climate compatibility. l sure that all of that is checked in i terms of climate compatibility. the new licences — terms of climate compatibility. the new licences that _ terms of climate compatibility. the new licences that have _ terms of climate compatibility. the new licences that have been - terms of climate compatibility. the i new licences that have been granted by the _ new licences that have been granted by the conservatives _ new licences that have been granted by the conservatives over _ new licences that have been granted by the conservatives over the - new licences that have been granted by the conservatives over the last i by the conservatives over the last few years — by the conservatives over the last few years in — by the conservatives over the last few years in power, _ by the conservatives over the last few years in power, over- by the conservatives over the last few years in power, over the i by the conservatives over the last few years in power, over the lastl few years in power, over the last ten years. — few years in power, over the last ten years. 13— few years in power, over the last ten years, 13 years _ few years in power, over the last ten years, 13 years in _ few years in power, over the last ten years, 13 years in power, - few years in power, over the last. ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted _ ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted in _ ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted in six _ ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted in six weeks - ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted in six weeks of - ten years, 13 years in power, have only resulted in six weeks of gas i only resulted in six weeks of gas for the _ only resulted in six weeks of gas for the uk — only resulted in six weeks of gas for the uk being _ only resulted in six weeks of gas for the uk being taken— only resulted in six weeks of gas for the uk being taken out. - only resulted in six weeks of gas for the uk being taken out. would ou ut a for the uk being taken out. would you put a moratorium _ for the uk being taken out. would you put a moratorium on - for the uk being taken out. would you put a moratorium on granting | for the uk being taken out.” you put a moratorium on granting new licences? ~ , you put a moratorium on granting new licences? ~ 1, , t, t, , , licences? what should happen in relation to that _ licences? what should happen in relation to that is _ licences? what should happen in relation to that is we _ licences? what should happen in relation to that is we should - licences? what should happen ini relation to that is we should look at every— relation to that is we should look at every single _ relation to that is we should look at every single one _ relation to that is we should look at every single one and - relation to that is we should look at every single one and work - relation to that is we should look at every single one and work out| at every single one and work out whether— at every single one and work out whether or— at every single one and work out whether or not _ at every single one and work out whether or not the _ at every single one and work out whether or not the granting - at every single one and work out whether or not the granting of. at every single one and work out . whether or not the granting of that license _ whether or not the granting of that license does— whether or not the granting of that license does what _ whether or not the granting of that license does what it _ whether or not the granting of that license does what it says _ whether or not the granting of that license does what it says on - whether or not the granting of that license does what it says on the i license does what it says on the tin. just— license does what it says on the tin. just improve _ license does what it says on the tin. just improve the _ license does what it says on the tin. just improve the energy- tin. just improve the energy security? _ tin. just improve the energy security? does— tin. just improve the energy security? does taking - tin. just improve the energy security? does taking more| tin. just improve the energy. security? does taking more oil out of the _ security? does taking more oil out of the north— security? does taking more oil out of the north sea _ security? does taking more oil out of the north sea improve - security? does taking more oil out of the north sea improve the - security? does taking more oil out l of the north sea improve the energy security— of the north sea improve the energy security for — of the north sea improve the energy security for the — of the north sea improve the energy security for the uk? _ of the north sea improve the energy security for the uk? actually, - of the north sea improve the energy security for the uk? actually, 75%. security for the uk? actually, 75% of that— security for the uk? actually, 75% of that is— security for the uk? actually, 75% of that is exported _ security for the uk? actually, 75% of that is exported so _ security for the uk? actually, 75% of that is exported so you - security for the uk? actually, 75% of that is exported so you cannotl of that is exported so you cannot reasonably — of that is exported so you cannot reasonably argue _ of that is exported so you cannot reasonably argue that's - of that is exported so you cannot reasonably argue that's the - of that is exported so you cannot| reasonably argue that's the case. you need — reasonably argue that's the case. you need to— reasonably argue that's the case. you need to look— reasonably argue that's the case. you need to look at _ reasonably argue that's the case. you need to look at the - reasonably argue that's the case. you need to look at the impact. reasonably argue that's the case.| you need to look at the impact on the climate — you need to look at the impact on the climate of— you need to look at the impact on the climate of that. _ you need to look at the impact on the climate of that. horat- you need to look at the impact on the climate of that.— the climate of that. how will the assessment be _ the climate of that. how will the assessment be made? - the climate of that. how will the assessment be made? i- the climate of that. how will the assessment be made? i will- the climate of that. how will the i assessment be made? i will finish what i assessment be made? i will finish what i was — assessment be made? i will finish what i was saying, _ assessment be made? i will finish what i was saying, the _ assessment be made? i will finish what i was saying, the confidence| what i was saying, the confidence required — what i was saying, the confidence required from _ what i was saying, the confidence required from the _ what i was saying, the confidence required from the renewable - what i was saying, the confidence i required from the renewable sector, if you _ required from the renewable sector, if you took— required from the renewable sector, if you took at — required from the renewable sector, if you look at the _ required from the renewable sector, if you look at the recent _ required from the renewable sector, if you look at the recent contracts i if you look at the recent contracts for difference _ if you look at the recent contracts for difference round _ if you look at the recent contracts for difference round that - if you look at the recent contracts for difference round that there i if you look at the recent contracts. for difference round that there was in terms _ for difference round that there was in terms of— for difference round that there was in terms of wind, _ for difference round that there was in terms of wind, it _ for difference round that there was in terms of wind, it is— for difference round that there was in terms of wind, it is not- for difference round that there was in terms of wind, it is not working, there _ in terms of wind, it is not working, there are _ in terms of wind, it is not working, there are reat— in terms of wind, it is not working, there are real issues. _ in terms of wind, it is not working, there are real issues. the - there are real issues. the government— there are real issues. the government needs - there are real issues. the government needs to - there are real issues. the government needs to be. there are real issues. the - government needs to be clear that there are real issues. the _ government needs to be clear that it is absotutety — government needs to be clear that it is absolutely behind _ government needs to be clear that it is absolutely behind its _ government needs to be clear that it is absolutely behind its climate - is absolutely behind its climate change — is absolutely behind its climate change commitments - is absolutely behind its climate change commitments and - is absolutely behind its climate change commitments and give| change commitments and give cohfidehce _ change commitments and give confidence to— change commitments and give confidence to the _ change commitments and give confidence to the renewablesi confidence to the renewables ihdustry _ confidence to the renewables industry the _ confidence to the renewables industry. the u—turns- confidence to the renewables industry. the u—turns and - confidence to the renewables - industry. the u—turns and comments rishi sunak— industry. the u—turns and comments rishi sunak is — industry. the u—turns and comments rishi sunak is making _ industry. the u—turns and comments rishi sunak is making are _ industry. the u—turns and comments rishi sunak is making are really- rishi sunak is making are really causing — rishi sunak is making are really causing problems _ rishi sunak is making are really causing problems for that - rishi sunak is making are really. causing problems for that industry. people _ causing problems for that industry. people don't — causing problems for that industry. people don't want _ causing problems for that industry. people don't want to _ causing problems for that industry. people don't want to invest - causing problems for that industry. people don't want to invest in - causing problems for that industry. people don't want to invest in the i people don't want to invest in the ukjust_ people don't want to invest in the ukjust now— people don't want to invest in the uk just now because _ people don't want to invest in the ukjust now because of— people don't want to invest in the uk just now because of the - people don't want to invest in the - ukjust now because of the comments of the _ ukjust now because of the comments of the prime _ ukjust now because of the comments of the prime minister. _ ukjust now because of the comments of the prime minister. i'm _ ukjust now because of the comments of the prime minister. i'm concerned. of the prime minister. i'm concerned the wrong _ of the prime minister. i'm concerned the wrong direction _ of the prime minister. i'm concerned the wrong direction is _ of the prime minister. i'm concerned the wrong direction is being - of the prime minister. i'm concerned the wrong direction is being taken. l the wrong direction is being taken. everyhody— the wrong direction is being taken. everybody knows _ the wrong direction is being taken. everybody knows oil— the wrong direction is being taken. everybody knows oil and _ the wrong direction is being taken. everybody knows oil and gas - the wrong direction is being taken. everybody knows oil and gas is - everybody knows oil and gas is winding — everybody knows oil and gas is winding down— everybody knows oil and gas is winding down whether - everybody knows oil and gas is winding down whether or- everybody knows oil and gas is winding down whether or not l everybody knows oil and gas is i winding down whether or not new ticences _ winding down whether or not new ticences are — winding down whether or not new licences are granted _ winding down whether or not new licences are granted but - winding down whether or not new licences are granted but we - winding down whether or not new licences are granted but we need| licences are granted but we need renewables— licences are granted but we need renewables to _ licences are granted but we need renewables to ramp _ licences are granted but we need renewables to ramp up. - licences are granted but we need renewables to ramp up. [it- licences are granted but we need renewables to ramp up. [it is - licences are granted but we need renewables to ramp up. it is massive for 'obs in renewables to ramp up. it is massive forjobs in aberdeen, _ renewables to ramp up. it is massive forjobs in aberdeen, isn't _ renewables to ramp up. it is massive forjobs in aberdeen, isn't it? - forjobs in aberdeen, isn't it? chris mason, this is a dividing line, isn't it?— chris mason, this is a dividing line, isn't it? absolutely, about how the country _ line, isn't it? absolutely, about how the country goes _ line, isn't it? absolutely, about how the country goes about - how the country goes about approaching those commitments to net zero and how you make an argument where you can take the electorate with you about how you do that and how you use or not the remaining oil and gas in the north sea. the government creating this dividing line because labour are opposed to it, this idea of an annual round of licences. ~ ., ., ., ., ., licences. what would labour do about new licences. — licences. what would labour do about new licences, no _ licences. what would labour do about new licences, no more? _ licences. what would labour do about new licences, no more? they- licences. what would labour do about new licences, no more? they say - licences. what would labour do about| new licences, no more? they say they would not have _ new licences, no more? they say they would not have any _ new licences, no more? they say they would not have any more, _ new licences, no more? they say they would not have any more, chris - new licences, no more? they say they would not have any more, chris will i would not have any more, chris will correct me if i contradict him, no more that are licensed at the point that labour... more that are licensed at the point that labour- - -_ that labour... kirsty from the scottish that labour. .. kirsty from the scottish national— that labour... kirsty from the scottish national party - that labour... kirsty from the scottish national party says l that labour... kirsty from the | scottish national party says we might have them but would need to assess the implications, the environment and effects. there lies the debate- — environment and effects. there lies the debate. the _ environment and effects. there lies the debate. the other _ environment and effects. there lies the debate. the other problem - environment and effects. there lies the debate. the other problem is i environment and effects. there lies the debate. the other problem is a | the debate. the other problem is a lot of the oil we are talking about in these licences, isn't much heavier oil and british refineries can't deal with it, as a new report out in the last week shows. i want a green future for our country. i think our energy independence lies in really kick—starting the green energy in this country. that means of course we should have sorted out the connections with the grid six years ago. we shouldn't be getting around to it now. the government has been there for 13 years and been asleep at the wheel. ads, been there for 13 years and been asleep at the wheel.— asleep at the wheel. a couple of oints, asleep at the wheel. a couple of points. we _ asleep at the wheel. a couple of points. we all— asleep at the wheel. a couple of points, we all agree _ asleep at the wheel. a couple of points, we all agree we - asleep at the wheel. a couple of points, we all agree we want - asleep at the wheel. a couple of points, we all agree we want to | points, we all agree we want to transition — points, we all agree we want to transition to net zero and have more renewable _ transition to net zero and have more renewable energy. our renewable energy— renewable energy. our renewable energy percentage has gone from two or 3% _ energy percentage has gone from two or 3% under— energy percentage has gone from two or 3% under the last labour government up to over 25% today so hu-e government up to over 25% today so huge progress has been made. that transition _ huge progress has been made. that transition was a huge increase under this government. in 13 transition was a huge increase under this government.— transition was a huge increase under this government._ a - transition was a huge increase under| this government._ a huge this government. in 13 years. a huge increase. everyone _ this government. in 13 years. a huge increase. everyone understands- this government. in 13 years. a huge increase. everyone understands we | increase. everyone understands we will need _ increase. everyone understands we will need oil and gas for some years to come _ will need oil and gas for some years to come as — will need oil and gas for some years to come as we transition. the choice is, do _ to come as we transition. the choice is, do we _ to come as we transition. the choice is, do we import that from countries around _ is, do we import that from countries around the _ is, do we import that from countries around the world? some of which are unreliable _ around the world? some of which are unreliable. it is expensive and bad for the _ unreliable. it is expensive and bad for the environment. if we import -as for the environment. if we import gas from — for the environment. if we import gas from qatar you have to liquefy the gas, _ gas from qatar you have to liquefy the gas, stick it on a massive ship, sailed _ the gas, stick it on a massive ship, sailed through the suez canal, crossed — sailed through the suez canal, crossed the of to milford haven, the liquefy— crossed the of to milford haven, the liguefy it. _ crossed the of to milford haven, the liquefy it, which is energy intensive and stick it in a pipe. it is not _ intensive and stick it in a pipe. it is not only— intensive and stick it in a pipe. it is not only cheaper but more environmentally friendly to pump it out of— environmentally friendly to pump it out of the _ environmentally friendly to pump it out of the north sea for so long as we need _ out of the north sea for so long as we need gas. these measures are sensible~ — we need gas. these measures are sensible. . , . we need gas. these measures are sensible. , , , , ., sensible. kirsty, this is an emotional— sensible. kirsty, this is an emotional debate - sensible. kirsty, this is an emotional debate isn't - sensible. kirsty, this is an emotional debate isn't it? sensible. kirsty, this is an l emotional debate isn't it? it sensible. kirsty, this is an - emotional debate isn't it? it is really important _ emotional debate isn't it? it is really important to _ emotional debate isn't it? it is really important to people as well. if really important to people as well. if you _ really important to people as well. if you speak— really important to people as well. if you speak to _ really important to people as well. if you speak to younger _ really important to people as well. if you speak to younger people - if you speak to younger people particularly _ if you speak to younger people particularly the _ if you speak to younger people particularly the biggest - if you speak to younger people particularly the biggest issue l particularly the biggest issue they're — particularly the biggest issue they're concerned _ particularly the biggest issue they're concerned about - particularly the biggest issue i they're concerned about second particularly the biggest issue - they're concerned about second to cost of _ they're concerned about second to cost of living — they're concerned about second to cost of living is _ they're concerned about second to cost of living is climate _ they're concerned about second to cost of living is climate change. i cost of living is climate change. what _ cost of living is climate change. what are — cost of living is climate change. what are we _ cost of living is climate change. what are we doing _ cost of living is climate change. what are we doing about - cost of living is climate change. what are we doing about this? i cost of living is climate change. i what are we doing about this? the prime _ what are we doing about this? the prime minister— what are we doing about this? the prime minister is _ what are we doing about this? the prime minister is wavering - what are we doing about this? the prime minister is wavering on - what are we doing about this? the prime minister is wavering on this, and his— prime minister is wavering on this, and his extreme _ prime minister is wavering on this, and his extreme level— prime minister is wavering on this, and his extreme level of— prime minister is wavering on this, i and his extreme level of commitment to fossil— and his extreme level of commitment to fossil fuels — and his extreme level of commitment to fossil fuels is _ and his extreme level of commitment to fossil fuels is not _ and his extreme level of commitment to fossil fuels is not speaking - and his extreme level of commitment to fossil fuels is not speaking to - to fossil fuels is not speaking to the younger— to fossil fuels is not speaking to the younger part _ to fossil fuels is not speaking to the younger part of— to fossil fuels is not speaking to the younger part of the - to fossil fuels is not speaking to i the younger part of the electorate. we are _ the younger part of the electorate. we are not— the younger part of the electorate. we are not on— the younger part of the electorate. we are not on track— the younger part of the electorate. we are not on track to _ the younger part of the electorate. we are not on track to meet - the younger part of the electorate. we are not on track to meet our. we are not on track to meet our targets. _ we are not on track to meet our targets. and — we are not on track to meet our targets. and this _ we are not on track to meet our targets. and this is _ we are not on track to meet our targets. and this is the - we are not on track to meet our targets. and this is the most. targets. and this is the most important _ targets. and this is the most important issue _ targets. and this is the most important issue for- targets. and this is the most important issue for the - targets. and this is the most important issue for the nexti important issue for the next generation _ important issue for the next generation. if— important issue for the next generation-— important issue for the next generation. if you look at c02 emissions _ generation. if you look at c02 emissions per _ generation. if you look at c02 emissions per capita - generation. if you look at c02 emissions per capita they - generation. if you look at c02| emissions per capita they have generation. if you look at c02 - emissions per capita they have been declining _ emissions per capita they have been declining consistently command about the previous labour government and conservative government in the 1990s and the _ conservative government in the 1990s and the current government in the last 13 _ and the current government in the last 13 years. the progress we have made _ last 13 years. the progress we have made in _ last 13 years. the progress we have made in this— last 13 years. the progress we have made in this country in the uk reducing — made in this country in the uk reducing our c02 emissions is better than almost — reducing our c02 emissions is better than almost any other g7 country. youtl— than almost any other g7 country. you'll make — than almost any other g7 country. you'll make it and there were near enough _ you'll make it and there were near enough and — you'll make it and there were near enough and you know it and every young _ enough and you know it and every young person in this country knows it. young person in this country knows it the _ young person in this country knows it the other— young person in this country knows it. the other thing that affects young — it. the other thing that affects young people and something that's completely absent from the king's speech— completely absent from the king's speech today is housing. we need to build more _ speech today is housing. we need to build more houses in this country. we need _ build more houses in this country. we need to— build more houses in this country. we need to build 1.5 million houses over the _ we need to build 1.5 million houses over the next five years and labour is the _ over the next five years and labour is the only— over the next five years and labour is the only party that has an edition _ is the only party that has an edition and the determination to do that _ edition and the determination to do that. �* �* edition and the determination to do that. ~ ~ [in that. they talk over each other. i'm not in the market _ that. they talk over each other. i'm not in the market for _ that. they talk over each other. i'm not in the market for taking _ that. they talk over each other. i'm not in the market for taking lessons - not in the market for taking lessons from chris— not in the market for taking lessons from chris bryant, under the last labour— from chris bryant, under the last labour government house building fell to— labour government house building fell to record low levels. back labour government house building fell to record low levels.— fell to record low levels. back to the house. _ fell to record low levels. back to the house, the _ fell to record low levels. back to the house, the king _ fell to record low levels. back to the house, the king and - fell to record low levels. back to the house, the king and queen. fell to record low levels. back to i the house, the king and queen are leaving and saying their farewells to the chief of defence staff there. moving along the line, after the first king's speech by king charles iii and with queen camilla beside him. quite a day, chris mason, for him. quite a day, chris mason, for him. ., ~' him. quite a day, chris mason, for him. ., ~ ., him. quite a day, chris mason, for him. ., 4' ., , him. quite a day, chris mason, for him. ., ,, ., , ., him. you think of the number of ears he him. you think of the number of years he must— him. you think of the number of years he must have _ him. you think of the number of years he must have watched - him. you think of the number of years he must have watched on | him. you think of the number of. years he must have watched on and imagine these moments of assuming the crown that would come to him one day, there are a diminishing number of firsts for him in performing... fairy�*s de earl marshal. first fairy's de earl marshal. first chance for— fairy's de earl marshal. first chance for him _ fairy's de earl marshal. first chance for him to _ fairy's de earl marshal. first chance for him to do - fairy's de earl marshal. first chance for him to do it - fairy's de earl marshal. e “st chance for him to do it properly in the �* . ~ chance for him to do it properly in the . ., ,, ., ., . ., the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting _ the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting if _ the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting if the _ the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting if the king - the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting if the king were - the alex chalk, the lord chancellor. how interesting if the king were to l how interesting if the king were to take a diversion and come up here and join our discussion about the future of the oil industry. which bits would _ future of the oil industry. which bits would he _ future of the oil industry. which bits would he have _ future of the oil industry. which bits would he have given - future of the oil industry. which bits would he have given a - future of the oil industry. which bits would he have given a gold | future of the oil industry. it'd'ii cry bits would he have given a gold take two? what make that would be interesting. two? what make that would be interesting-— two? what make that would be interestinu. . ., ,, ., ., interesting. alex chalk would have been relieved _ interesting. alex chalk would have been relieved not _ interesting. alex chalk would have been relieved not to _ interesting. alex chalk would have been relieved not to have - interesting. alex chalk would have been relieved not to have trippedl been relieved not to have tripped over as _ been relieved not to have tripped over as he — been relieved not to have tripped over as he walked backwards down those _ over as he walked backwards down those steps. it over as he walked backwards down those steps-— over as he walked backwards down those steps._ in i those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 i those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 i went _ those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 | went to _ those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 | went to the _ those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 | went to the first - those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 | went to the first of - those steps. it was very deft. in 2001 i went to the first of these i those steps. it was very deft. in i 2001 i went to the first of these as an mp. it was the last time they have the hereditary countess is and things like that all dressed in their finery and tiaras and i turned to somebody who i thought was also a new labour mp and said, where do you buy a tiara like that? it turned out it was a conservative and he said to me you don't buy a tiara, you inherit a tiara.— inherit a tiara. this is like someone _ inherit a tiara. this is like someone who _ inherit a tiara. this is like someone who buys - inherit a tiara. this is like someone who buys theirl inherit a tiara. this is like i someone who buys their own furniture, how terrible! i was bringing the scottish angle early on, kirsty. we do have our own great royal traditions. on, kirsty. we do have our own great royaltraditions. i on, kirsty. we do have our own great royal traditions. i said the first time the sword of state was used at the coronation was by james time the sword of state was used at the coronation was byjames ii and i said james ii and seventh. the coronation was by james ii and i said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you- — said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you- l'm _ said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you. i'm very _ said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you. i'm very glad _ said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you. i'm very glad that - said james ii and seventh. fabulous. thank you. i'm very glad that you i thank you. i'm very glad that you recognise — thank you. i'm very glad that you recognise that was the case. gf recognise that was the case. course, recognise that was the case. of course, james ii month brother of charles ii and son of charles the first. son of charles the first to a son of james first. son of charles the first to a son ofjames the first. son of charles the first to a son of james the first and sixth first. son of charles the first to a son ofjames the first and sixth and son ofjames the first and sixth and so he was the great—grandson of mary stuart, mary queen of scots. bier? stuart, mary queen of scots. very impressive- _ stuart, mary queen of scots. very impressive. brilliant. _ stuart, mary queen of scots. very impressive. brilliant. in— stuart, mary queen of scots. very impressive. brilliant. in scottish i impressive. brilliant. in scottish history we _ impressive. brilliant. in scottish history we have _ impressive. brilliant. in scottish history we have our _ impressive. brilliant. in scottish history we have our part - impressive. brilliant. in scottish history we have our part to - impressive. brilliant. in scottish} history we have our part to play. impressive. brilliant. in scottish i history we have our part to play. in the prince's chamber they are all there, notjust the tudors, they also have the stewards because of the connection. interestingly, henry viii's older brother is also.— viii's older brother is also. prince of wales also. _ viii's older brother is also. prince of wales also. this _ viii's older brother is also. prince of wales also. this is _ viii's older brother is also. prince of wales also. this is the - viii's older brother is also. prince i of wales also. this is the fanfare. state trumpeters _ of wales also. this is the fanfare. state trumpeters play _ of wales also. this is the fanfare. i state trumpeters play fanfare. of wales also. this is the fanfare. - state trumpeters play fanfare. back into the goldenjubilee state coach. diamond jubilee golden state coach, i beg your pardon. and as the coach passes the guard of honour we will once more here the national anthem. "god save the king" plays. now we are seeing the imperial state crown departing, and the royal regalia. the cap of maintenance, sort of state —— sword of state there is the crown, carried by lieutenant colonel michael vernon and delivered to the stagecoach. —— state coach. mr appleby, the crownjeweller, handing over the sword of state. and there is the cap of maintenance. never worn, and there is the cap of maintenance. neverworn, only and there is the cap of maintenance. never worn, only held. and the crown jeweller taking the imperial state crown from michael vernon, in readiness for its return. the next time we see the imperial state crown will be, i'm very sure, at the next state opening of parliament, and when will that be, chris mason? there is a question. it will be after the next general election. we know that it is going to be before the end of january the year after next but before that, who knows? most of the smart money at the moment suggest next autumn at some point. for moment suggest next autumn at some oint. ., ., , moment suggest next autumn at some oint. ., .,, ., i. ., moment suggest next autumn at some oint. ., ., ., point. for those of you who en'oy all of the point. for those of you who en'oy au of the pomp. d point. for those of you who en'oy all of the pomp, pageantry �* point. for those of you who enjoy all of the pomp, pageantry and l all of the pomp, pageantry and history it was quite something. we will speak to tina daheley in the central lobby in a second. a quick word to the people who work so hard to organise and arrange what we have just seen. it takes weeks to make it all come together. the lady i shall black rod, and the access to the sergeant of arms, secretary to the lord great chamberlain, and she and her team, whatever you think of it, they have done an absolutely magnificentjob. find they have done an absolutely magnificent job.— they have done an absolutely magnificent job. they have done an absolutely mannificent 'ob. �* ,., . ., magnificent 'ob. and the police and armed magnificent job. and the police and armed services _ magnificent job. and the police and armed services we _ magnificent job. and the police and armed services we also _ magnificent job. and the police and armed services we also support - magnificent job. and the police and | armed services we also support this event, _ armed services we also support this event, we _ armed services we also support this event, we should say that. and armed services we also support this event, we should say that.- event, we should say that. and on election night. _ event, we should say that. and on election night, whenever- event, we should say that. and on election night, whenever that - event, we should say that. and on i election night, whenever that comes i know that they all watch the exit polls with great interest to see when the next one is going to be because they think is it going to be a minority, will there be horse trading, when do we have to start organising? the trading, when do we have to start organising?— organising? the one after a general election ends _ organising? the one after a general election ends up _ organising? the one after a general election ends up being _ organising? the one after a general election ends up being slightly - election ends up being slightly slimmed down because it has to be organised very quickly. to slimmed down because it has to be organised very quickly.— organised very quickly. to the central lobby _ organised very quickly. to the central lobby with _ organised very quickly. to the central lobby with more - organised very quickly. to the i central lobby with more political reaction, tina daheley is there. i’m reaction, tina daheley is there. i'm 'oined b reaction, tina daheley is there. in joined by wendy reaction, tina daheley is there. in j°ifled by wendy chamberlain reaction, tina daheley is there. in joined by wendy chamberlain from the lib dems, this darryl roberts from plaid cymru, and caroline lucas and the green party. let's get your reaction to the king's speech. what did you make of the government's priorities? it did you make of the government's riorities? , ., ., , ., priorities? it is a conservative government _ priorities? it is a conservative government that _ priorities? it is a conservative government that has - priorities? it is a conservative government that has run - priorities? it is a conservative government that has run out| priorities? it is a conservative. government that has run out of ideas. — government that has run out of ideas. on — government that has run out of ideas, on the nhs we had a the work was planned — ideas, on the nhs we had a the work was planned but nothing about alleviating the lack of access to gp appointments or waiting times that we are _ appointments or waiting times that we are seeing, nothing on sewage and damage _ we are seeing, nothing on sewage and damage the _ we are seeing, nothing on sewage and damage the waterways, and rolling back environmental protections, in the weeks — back environmental protections, in the weeks after we have seen severe flooding _ the weeks after we have seen severe flooding across the uk including in my own _ flooding across the uk including in my own constituency and on criminal justice. _ my own constituency and on criminal justice. we _ my own constituency and on criminal justice, we know that that system is creaking _ justice, we know that that system is creaking at — justice, we know that that system is creaking at the seams back the government want to add more to it rather— government want to add more to it rather than — government want to add more to it rather than necessarily helping the police _ rather than necessarily helping the police and — rather than necessarily helping the police and the criminaljustice system — police and the criminaljustice system or— police and the criminaljustice system or widely deliver. frankly it seems _ system or widely deliver. frankly it seems like — system or widely deliver. frankly it seems like they are waiting for a general— seems like they are waiting for a general election, maybe they should 'ust general election, maybe they should iust get— general election, maybe they should iust get on— general election, maybe they should just get on and deliver one. what was in it for— just get on and deliver one. what was in it for plaid _ just get on and deliver one. what was in it for plaid cymru? - just get on and deliver one. what was in it for plaid cymru? people| was in it for plaid cymru? people are talking _ was in it for plaid cymru? people are talking about _ was in it for plaid cymru? people are talking about the _ was in it for plaid cymru? people are talking about the cost - was in it for plaid cymru? people are talking about the cost of- are talking about the cost of living, — are talking about the cost of living, the _ are talking about the cost of living, the cost— are talking about the cost of living, the cost of— are talking about the cost of living, the cost of a - are talking about the cost of living, the cost of a quality. are talking about the cost of. living, the cost of a quality —— inequality. _ living, the cost of a quality —— inequality, talking _ living, the cost of a quality —— inequality, talking about - living, the cost of a quality —— i inequality, talking about crime living, the cost of a quality —— - inequality, talking about crime and punishment. — inequality, talking about crime and punishment, this— inequality, talking about crime and punishment, this is— inequality, talking about crime and punishment, this is a _ inequality, talking about crime and punishment, this is a governmentl punishment, this is a government that has— punishment, this is a government that has cut — punishment, this is a government that has cut the _ punishment, this is a government that has cut the budget _ punishment, this is a government that has cut the budget for- punishment, this is a governmentl that has cut the budget for prisons and probation _ that has cut the budget for prisons and probation hy— that has cut the budget for prisons and probation by11%_ that has cut the budget for prisons and probation by11% in— that has cut the budget for prisons and probation by11% in real- that has cut the budget for prisons and probation by 11% in real terms| and probation by 11% in real terms in the _ and probation by 11% in real terms in the last— and probation by 11% in real terms in the last 13 — and probation by 11% in real terms in the last 13 years _ and probation by 11% in real terms in the last 13 years and _ and probation by 11% in real terms in the last 13 years and for- and probation by 11% in real terms in the last 13 years and for wales, i in the last 13 years and for wales, but i _ in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would — in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like _ in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like to _ in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like to see _ in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like to see is - in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like to see is more - in the last 13 years and for wales, but i would like to see is more on| but i would like to see is more on our five-point— but i would like to see is more on our five—point point— but i would like to see is more on our five—point point blank- but i would like to see is more on our five—point point blank was - our five—point point blank was increasing _ our five—point point blank was increasing support _ our five—point point blank was increasing support and - our five—point point blank was. increasing support and welfare, our five—point point blank was - increasing support and welfare, for making _ increasing support and welfare, for making sure — increasing support and welfare, for making sure that _ increasing support and welfare, for making sure that natural— increasing support and welfare, for making sure that natural resources�* making sure that natural resources pay lrack— making sure that natural resources pay back to — making sure that natural resources pay back to the _ making sure that natural resources pay back to the people _ making sure that natural resources pay back to the people of- making sure that natural resources pay back to the people of wales, l pay back to the people of wales, that justice — pay back to the people of wales, thatiustice is _ pay back to the people of wales, thatjustice is managed - pay back to the people of wales, | thatjustice is managed according pay back to the people of wales, i thatjustice is managed according to our values _ thatjustice is managed according to our values and — thatjustice is managed according to our values and actually _ thatjustice is managed according to our values and actually there - thatjustice is managed according to our values and actually there are . our values and actually there are real wavs — our values and actually there are real ways of— our values and actually there are real ways of supporting - our values and actually there are real ways of supporting people. i real ways of supporting people. where — real ways of supporting people. where was _ real ways of supporting people. where was no _ real ways of supporting people. where was no mention- real ways of supporting people. where was no mention of- real ways of supporting people. where was no mention of a - real ways of supporting people. l where was no mention of a social tariff— where was no mention of a social tariff for— where was no mention of a social tariff for energy, _ where was no mention of a social tariff for energy, things _ where was no mention of a social tariff for energy, things that - where was no mention of a sociall tariff for energy, things that would make _ tariff for energy, things that would make a _ tariff for energy, things that would make a real— tariff for energy, things that would make a real difference _ tariff for energy, things that would make a real difference to - tariff for energy, things that would make a real difference to people . make a real difference to people this winter? _ make a real difference to people this winter? what _ make a real difference to people this winter? what we _ make a real difference to people this winter? what we have - make a real difference to people this winter? what we have is - make a real difference to people . this winter? what we have is more divisive _ this winter? what we have is more divisive politics. _ this winter? what we have is more divisive politics. like _ this winter? what we have is more divisive politics. like a _ this winter? what we have is more divisive politics. like a macca - divisive politics. like a macca speech— divisive politics. like a macca speech mentioned _ divisive politics. like a macca speech mentioned a - divisive politics. like a macca speech mentioned a new- divisive politics. like a macca i speech mentioned a new system divisive politics. like a macca - speech mentioned a new system for granting _ speech mentioned a new system for granting oil— speech mentioned a new system for granting oil and _ speech mentioned a new system for granting oil and gas— speech mentioned a new system for granting oil and gas licences - speech mentioned a new system for granting oil and gas licences to- granting oil and gas licences to strengthen— granting oil and gas licences to strengthen energy— granting oil and gas licences to strengthen energy security. . granting oil and gas licences to. strengthen energy security. this granting oil and gas licences to- strengthen energy security. this was talking _ strengthen energy security. this was talking to _ strengthen energy security. this was talking to a — strengthen energy security. this was talking to a home _ strengthen energy security. this was talking to a home audience, - strengthen energy security. this was talking to a home audience, the - talking to a home audience, the tories _ talking to a home audience, the tories desperate _ talking to a home audience, the tories desperate to _ talking to a home audience, the tories desperate to energise . talking to a home audience, the l tories desperate to energise their own supporters _ tories desperate to energise their own supporters. we _ tories desperate to energise their own supporters. we know - tories desperate to energise their own supporters. we know that. tories desperate to energise their own supporters. we know that we tories desperate to energise their- own supporters. we know that we need a different _ own supporters. we know that we need a different energy— own supporters. we know that we need a different energy mix— own supporters. we know that we need a different energy mix in— own supporters. we know that we need a different energy mix in future - own supporters. we know that we need a different energy mix in future and - a different energy mix in future and that was— a different energy mix in future and that was not— a different energy mix in future and that was not touched _ a different energy mix in future and that was not touched upon. - a different energy mix in future and that was not touched upon. caroline lucas, that was not touched upon. caroline lucas. what — that was not touched upon. caroline lucas. what was _ that was not touched upon. caroline lucas, what was it _ that was not touched upon. caroline lucas, what was it for _ that was not touched upon. caroline lucas, what was it for you? - that was not touched upon. caroline lucas, what was it for you? it - lucas, what was it for you? it was re lucas, what was it for you? it was pretty thin — lucas, what was it for you? it was pretty thin rule. _ lucas, what was it for you? it was pretty thin rule, no _ lucas, what was it for you? it was pretty thin rule, no big _ lucas, what was it for you? it was pretty thin rule, no big ideas, - pretty thin rule, no big ideas, no bil pretty thin rule, no big ideas, no lrig vision — pretty thin rule, no big ideas, no big vision. and that big centrepiece about— big vision. and that big centrepiece about oil— big vision. and that big centrepiece about oil and gas, it will not do what _ about oil and gas, it will not do what the — about oil and gas, it will not do what the prime minister claims, he says it _ what the prime minister claims, he says it will— what the prime minister claims, he says it will increase energy security, _ says it will increase energy security, we know that any oil and -as security, we know that any oil and gas got _ security, we know that any oil and gas got out — security, we know that any oil and gas got out of the north sea will be sold on— gas got out of the north sea will be sold on global markets to the highest — sold on global markets to the highest bidder. he said it will help homeowners with energy bills, his own secretary of state yesterday admitted, let the cat out of the bag when _ admitted, let the cat out of the bag when she _ admitted, let the cat out of the bag when she said frankly there is not going _ when she said frankly there is not going to _ when she said frankly there is not going to improve people's fuel hills — going to improve people's fuel bills. what we need to see is an end to this _ bills. what we need to see is an end to this governing by gimmick, to weapon— to this governing by gimmick, to weapon housing of issues like climate — weapon housing of issues like climate change for the prime minister's culture wars. we need to start demonstrating that he believes in something i don energy, he should have lreen— in something i don energy, he should have been unleashing that huge potential in energy efficiency and renewables, that will keep your bills down, have real energy security— bills down, have real energy security and crucially, to tackle the climate crisis, as well. thank ou all. the climate crisis, as well. thank you all- we _ the climate crisis, as well. thank you all. we will _ the climate crisis, as well. thank you all. we will return _ the climate crisis, as well. thank you all. we will return to - the climate crisis, as well. thank you all. we will return to central| you all. we will return to central lobby for more political reaction soon but, chris, who have been reading the speech, energy, clearly, oil is going to be a massive deadline, anything else that has caught your eye? 21 deadline, anything else that has caught your eye?— deadline, anything else that has caught your eye? 21 bills, how many can the government _ caught your eye? 21 bills, how many can the government deliver- caught your eye? 21 bills, how many i can the government deliver between now and the general election? which ones form the main arguments between the parties, as far as the offshore petroleum licensing bill is concerned, and which ones i guess have the potential to become something that happens and becomes an established kind of part of our legislative history. ijust wonder on the phasing out of cigarettes for young people, raising up that legal limit which devolved administrations around the uk broadly are on board with. , , ., ., , with. disquiet on the tory right. there is some _ with. disquiet on the tory right. there is some disquiet. - with. disquiet on the tory right. there is some disquiet. it - with. disquiet on the tory right. there is some disquiet. it may i with. disquiet on the tory right. i there is some disquiet. it may be one of those things that happens and becomes a thing, that if you think back to the banning of smoking in public places, they are the things that a government can do, but there is some argument about the timing, and itjust happens to become established. bbc and itjust happens to become established.— and itjust happens to become established. “ , , ., ., established. bbc chris, my favourite chris! laughter there are many competitors around! can they get all of this done in a year? can they get all of this done in a ear? , . ., ., ., year? they could do it in a fortnight! _ year? they could do it in a fortnight! it _ year? they could do it in a fortnight! it is _ year? they could do it in a fortnight! it is a _ year? they could do it in a fortnight! it is a very - year? they could do it in a fortnight! it is a very thin l fortnight! it is a very thin legislative programme. it could all be done by christmas, a fortnight is an exaggeration. there is loads of stuff where there is agreement... you central lobby and tina daheley who has been joined you central lobby and tina daheley who has beenjoined by some more gas. i am joined who has beenjoined by some more gas. iamjoined by who has beenjoined by some more gas. i am joined by carla lockhart from the sdlp, i'm from the alliance party. you have been in the chamber listening, what are you hoping for? there are a number of things we would welcome around the criminal justice system, around digital marketing and competition, protecting consumers, we would have liked to have heard more on help for the cost of living crisis, particularly around childcare, tax—free childcare, how you're going to address inflation, so lots of issues there, and i think they could have given us more detail but we welcome some of the initiatives today that have been put forward. colum eastwood?— today that have been put forward. colum eastwood? j , ., colum eastwood? they've been waiting for a lona colum eastwood? they've been waiting for a long time — colum eastwood? they've been waiting for a long time for— colum eastwood? they've been waiting for a long time for legislation _ colum eastwood? they've been waiting for a long time for legislation from - for a long time for legislation from the fora long time for legislation from the dup_ for a long time for legislation from the dup who have privatised the process— the dup who have privatised the process around the restoration of storm _ process around the restoration of storm it— process around the restoration of storm. it has not come today and it is time _ storm. it has not come today and it is time the — storm. it has not come today and it is time the dup realised that it is time _ is time the dup realised that it is time to— is time the dup realised that it is time to get back to work on a deal with the _ time to get back to work on a deal with the crisis in the health service _ with the crisis in the health service in— with the crisis in the health service in northern ireland and get on with— service in northern ireland and get on with it — service in northern ireland and get on with it because this government is clearly— on with it because this government is clearly not interested. are on with it because this government is clearly not interested.— is clearly not interested. are you worried about _ is clearly not interested. are you worried about losing _ is clearly not interested. are you worried about losing seats - is clearly not interested. are you worried about losing seats if - worried about losing seats if power—sharing is not restored at stormont? power-sharing is not restored at stormont?— power-sharing is not restored at stormont? . , ., ., stormont? rarely do you hear the devolved nations _ stormont? rarely do you hear the devolved nations expected -- - devolved nations expected —— mentioned in the king speech, but negotiations continue with the dup and the uk government about restoring our rightful place in the internal market of the uk, and within a speech today there is mention about promoting the union and strengthening the social fabric so we look forward to continuing those engagements, and seeing a reformed at stormont that is stable, and able to perform.— reformed at stormont that is stable, and able to perform. doctor stephen par , and able to perform. doctor stephen parry. your — and able to perform. doctor stephen parry, your reaction _ and able to perform. doctor stephen parry, your reaction to _ and able to perform. doctor stephen parry, your reaction to the _ and able to perform. doctor stephen parry, your reaction to the king's . parry, your reaction to the king's speech? it parry, your reaction to the king's seech? ., , , parry, your reaction to the king's seech? ., , ., ~ parry, your reaction to the king's seech? ., , ., ,, ., . ., speech? it was very weak on climate chan . e speech? it was very weak on climate change and — speech? it was very weak on climate change and that _ speech? it was very weak on climate change and that has _ speech? it was very weak on climate change and that has to _ speech? it was very weak on climate change and that has to be _ speech? it was very weak on climate change and that has to be a - change and that has to be a long-term _ change and that has to be a long—term worry. _ change and that has to be a long—term worry. be - change and that has to be a - long—term worry. be disappointed that the _ long—term worry. be disappointed that the promise _ long—term worry. be disappointed that the promise on _ long—term worry. be disappointed that the promise on conversion i that the promise on conversion therapy— that the promise on conversion therapy has _ that the promise on conversion therapy has been _ that the promise on conversion therapy has been dropped, i that the promise on conversion therapy has been dropped, it. that the promise on conversion l therapy has been dropped, it has that the promise on conversion i therapy has been dropped, it has not materialised — therapy has been dropped, it has not materialised. in _ therapy has been dropped, it has not materialised. in terms _ therapy has been dropped, it has not materialised. in terms of _ therapy has been dropped, it has not materialised. in terms of northern i materialised. in terms of northern lreland, _ materialised. in terms of northern lreland, no— materialised. in terms of northern ireland, no mention _ materialised. in terms of northern ireland, no mention at _ materialised. in terms of northern ireland, no mention at all, - materialised. in terms of northern ireland, no mention at all, which i ireland, no mention at all, which shows— ireland, no mention at all, which shows that — ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it _ ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it is _ ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it is up— ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it is up to _ ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it is up to us - ireland, no mention at all, which shows that it is up to us in - shows that it is up to us in northern— shows that it is up to us in northern ireland - shows that it is up to us in northern ireland to - shows that it is up to us in northern ireland to sort i shows that it is up to us in i northern ireland to sort this shows that it is up to us in - northern ireland to sort this out, the uk _ northern ireland to sort this out, the uk government— northern ireland to sort this out, the uk government have - northern ireland to sort this out, the uk government have other. the uk government have other concerns— the uk government have other concerns and _ the uk government have other concerns and northern - the uk government have other concerns and northern irelandl the uk government have other. concerns and northern ireland is the uk government have other- concerns and northern ireland is not at the _ concerns and northern ireland is not at the centre — concerns and northern ireland is not at the centre of— concerns and northern ireland is not at the centre of their _ concerns and northern ireland is not at the centre of their attention, i at the centre of their attention, 'ust at the centre of their attention, just in— at the centre of their attention, just in terms— at the centre of their attention, just in terms of— at the centre of their attention, just in terms of how _ at the centre of their attention, just in terms of how we - at the centre of their attention, just in terms of how we get i at the centre of their attention, | just in terms of how we get back at the centre of their attention, i just in terms of how we get back to work— just in terms of how we get back to work in _ just in terms of how we get back to work in the — just in terms of how we get back to work in the northern _ just in terms of how we get back to work in the northern ireland - work in the northern ireland assembly. _ work in the northern ireland assembly, the _ work in the northern ireland assembly, the governmentl work in the northern ireland i assembly, the government is work in the northern ireland - assembly, the government is forcing divisions— assembly, the government is forcing divisions in— assembly, the government is forcing divisions in society _ assembly, the government is forcing divisions in society with _ assembly, the government is forcing divisions in society with culture i divisions in society with culture was. _ divisions in society with culture was. it— divisions in society with culture was. it has— divisions in society with culture was. it has to— divisions in society with culture was, it has to stop— divisions in society with culture was, it has to stop and - divisions in society with culture was, it has to stop and we i divisions in society with culture l was, it has to stop and we need divisions in society with culture - was, it has to stop and we need some

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