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The Queen's Speech - Newsnight would like to know what we think of it

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JustineMumsnet · 18/11/2009 10:15

Good morning Mumsnetters,
Newsnight's Michael Crick is coming to visit and wants to know about what we all think of the government's plans as to be revealed (but of course already heavily trailed) in the Queen's Speech Today.

Here's a helpful summary from the BBC.

So what are your thoughts please?

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LeninGrotto · 18/11/2009 11:16

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policywonk · 18/11/2009 11:17

BBC Parliament are covering this in the style of a royal funeral

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:18

are we all on BBCNews24
Ive got Speakie on

WilfSell · 18/11/2009 11:18

Oh yes, do let's get rid of hereditary peers once and for all.

morningpaper · 18/11/2009 11:19

Mmmm I fancy a turkey sandwich

(Am in favour of reform for HoL, actually.)

LeninGrotto · 18/11/2009 11:19

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onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:20

yes hereditary full stop is good news I think.
I agree Mandy's silver slippers make it all worth while.

policywonk · 18/11/2009 11:21

Oh yes, News24 more politics and less fashion

gizmo · 18/11/2009 11:22

I like my father's idea that hereditary lords be replaced by a national lottery...might give the population a reason to pay attention to politics if they thought 'it could be you'.

Aubergines · 18/11/2009 11:23

I love all the pomp. It is so much more interestig than the way most countries announce new legislation. It very much adds to the gaiety of nations.

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:23

I thought Dejevsky in Indie yesterday about fact that dramatic deficit reduction IS poss without massive social damage was interesting - report from CentreForum

gizmo · 18/11/2009 11:23

Many laughs at MPs MP (hmmm, an MP squared?) and his irate constituents.

morningpaper · 18/11/2009 11:23

Oooh I love a bit of pomp and a handsome policeman

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:24

love'the gaiety of nations' aub.

policywonk · 18/11/2009 11:24

Couldn't be any worse than current arrangement could it?

Bercow's not wearing silk stockings. Well, not today anyway.

gizmo · 18/11/2009 11:25

Of course, what it really lacks is a Malcolm Tucker...

onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:25

lol 'less fashion' pw.
Though mace was illegal?

policywonk · 18/11/2009 11:25
onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:27

hope no-one emerges from Robing Room with dress tucked into tights..

policywonk · 18/11/2009 11:27

'You don't see that procession at any other event' - well no Huw. Because it's floridly insane.

morningpaper · 18/11/2009 11:27

it is lovely and gay

I was once taken around the houses by Lord Rogers of Quarrybank

I kissed Tony Blair's seat (all true)

LeninGrotto · 18/11/2009 11:28

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morningpaper · 18/11/2009 11:29
Biscuit
onebatmother · 18/11/2009 11:31

Keep expecting Darcy to ride up the centre aisle

Aubergines · 18/11/2009 11:31

Maybe PW, just maybe.