James O'Brien's instant reaction to the Queen's speech

19 December 2019, 12:20 | Updated: 19 December 2019, 12:22

This is James O'Brien's instant reaction to the Queen's speech after Her Majesty opened Parliament.

James O'Brien and political editor Theo Usherwood dissect the Queen's speech and what it means for the government moving forward.

Watch the full video above.

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