Watch Dennis Skinner's traditional Queen's speech joke

Labour MP Dennis Skinner, a republican, by tradition always makes a joke as Black Rod summons MPs to attend the Queen in the Lords. This time it’s a reference to the fact the Queen is heading for Royal Ascot later

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[HidesFromSun]

Labour or not, I think we all can agree that Dennis Skinner is legendary

[dorkmax]

When Skinner dies, Labour will need to appoint a new Honorable Lord Heckler of the Black Rod

[VPPAF]

what he meant was the queen wanted to get the speech over quick so she could go to the horse race meeting she even left her husband in hospital to see the horse races.

[murraynewbett]

What a straight up G, he's been doing this since 1989 I think

[jakesanderson]

I voted for this guy as my local MP, what a hero 😂

[connorhandforth]

I imagine he was sitting their all excited rubbing his hands together at the thought of the joke.

[antonydandrea]

Don't know why they kept talking about the Queens Speech being delayed, I was thinking Dennis Skinners Quip being delayed

[buddha]

Dennis, you are one of THE most honourable men that I've EVER heard speak in the house of commons .... When you refused to retract you comment on DODGY DAVE (which of course didn't allow anyone to comment on the video) I had to find another ''you tube'' video to make this remark. You are a man of TRUE INTEGRITY, worth 1000 of these self interested politicians who couldn't give a toss about anything but themselves.
There are many in this country that deeply appreciates your effort to put people BEFORE money.
May you live a long time in good health with your many friends.

[khalidm]

Today's state opening of the Parliament wasn't the same without him. He will be missed.

[t]

Save the Bees! 🐝🐝🐝 Email your MEPs tonight! They vote tomorrow!

[freedomfaction]

Looks like Black Rod was anticipating a smart remark from Dennis Skinner.

[NewWorldOrderFAIL]

the classic British humour. Americans don't have this

[waynemarshall]

Her Majesty wanted this over with asap so she could get to Ascot. Racing was her biggest passion.

[jimweights]

This scene is the most English thing ever. Pompous brought down to earth in formal setting

[novagerio]

Even the Royal Officer found it funny! 😆

[knockercruncher]

Pmsl he makes me laugh just the same as dodgy Dave 😂

[colmocallaghan]

Parliament will be a duller place without Dennis Skinner.

[buddha]

Just watched your comment on THIS video absolutely brilliant, Dennis.

[iandhr]

Blackrod would probably be disappointed if there was no joke from Skinner. He couldn't keep a straight face here.

[kennethbowell]

In the most part, I think Dennis Skinner speaks for the majority of the British people we could do with more people like this in government.👏👏👏