On the day the queen came to westminster for the State Opening of parliament. Her majesty set out the bills the government wants to pass, in a speech dominated by brexit. My government will seek to maintain a deep and special partnership with the european allies. And to forge new Trading Relationships across the globe. Labour dismissed the programme as thin gruel. But theresa may said her government would build a stronger and safer country that worked for everyone. The lords too give their first verdict on the speech, while back in the Commons A Conservative mp uses his big moment to speak up for the over 40s. May i wish to reassure members, may i reassure the Prime Minister, lam still young. Laughter still thrusting. But lets begin at the start of the day. This was a rather unusual State Opening. Because no one was expecting a general election at the start ofjune, there was no time to prepare for the traditional pomp and ceremony with coaches, horses and mass ranks of guardsmen. And s