Queen's Speech: Watch live as Conservative government plans revealed

Yeoman of the Guard take part in the traditional 'ceremonial search' in the House of Lords ahead of the State Opening of Parliament (AFP/Getty Images)

The Queen's Speech has been scaled back for the first time in decades after the Conservatives lost their majority in Parliament following the snap general election.

Theresa May has been forced to scrap her most controversial manifesto pledges, as figures in her party admit it will be her "first and last" as Prime Minister.

She will focus what little clout she has on pushing through Brexit – even though she adopted a distinctly softer tone in a bid to stave off a potentially damaging cabinet split.

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