a much colmar seen at the other end of the building. mp's will send be crowding into the lobby, ready for the speaker to our right. later on it will be summoned to the house of lords to hear the speech. in a short while, we expect to see gordon brown making his way to parliament from number 10, knowing full well that his program will be seen in one context, before the coming election. will it be his last or will it be dead and cameron's last as opposition leader? he set off from home early this morning. >> this queen's speech is not about the good of the country. this queen's speech is going to be about trying to save the labour party. it is not actually doing anything. i think that is why it is such a waste of time today. >> of provocative thought to get underway today. we have the shadow home secretary, for the liberal democrats, their spokesman. for labour, the olympics minister, and as ever on state opening day, we have the bbc political editor. this is a great event to be a part of. i am going to pick up david cameron spot. he made