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Tribute speeches marking the Queen's 90th birthday are made by both MPs and peers. Susan Hulme was listening and has the best of the rest of Thursday in the Commons and the Lords.

On the day of the Queen's 90th birthday, MPs and peers praise what Her Majesty has achieved and tell some amusing stories. Susan Hulme has the best of the tributes.
Also on the programme:
* Reaction to the recent strike by a drone on a passenger plane near Heathrow Airport.
* The Cabinet Minister John Whittingdale makes reference to the recent press stories about him when he returns to the Commons for Culture Questions.
* Peers debate whether terrorist activity carried out by so-called Islamic State is genocide.

28 minutes

Last on

Fri 22 Apr 2016 08:31

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  • Fri 22 Apr 2016 08:31

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