Today's Queen's speech at the state opening of parliament saw Gordon Brown's legislative programme outlined with the usual pomp and ceremony.
Joining me in the studio are commentators Jenni Russell and Martin Kettle, who give their view of the government's plans. Has Gordon Brown shown he has the vision to lead Britain? How do his government's priorities compare with Tony Blair's?
Education editor Polly Curtis tells me how the government proposes to extend the school leaving age from 16 to 18.
Environment editor John Vidal describes another big challenge for the government. Can it achieve its stated aim of building 3m new homes by 2020?
John also tells me how the government plans to liberalise planning laws. And what campaigners and scientists think of the government's targets for reducing CO2 emissions.
Alan Travis, the Guardian's home affairs editor, says there's a notable shift in emphasis from the Blair-era Queen's speeches away from home affairs issues. But Gordon Brown's constitutional reforms are there today - including giving MPs the right to decide if Britain goes to war. The government also wants to make more immigrants learn English and increase the time terror suspects are held without charge - two issues with the potential for controversy.
