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Queen's Speech promises new laws 'for working people'

An EU referendum, tax cuts and more powers for Scotland are among the measures unveiled in the first Conservative-only Queen's Speech in nearly two decades.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the "One Nation" package was a "clear programme for working people, social justice and bringing our country together".

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EU vote at centre of Conservative's Queen's Speech

A total of 26 new Bills were laid out in the Queen's Speech today but at the heart of it was confirmation of an in/out referendum on Britain's membership of the EU.

David Cameron said it was also a programme for working people, with promises of tax freezes and more free childcare.

ITV News' Political Editor Tom Bradby reports on the pomp and pageantry:

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