MPs have passed up the chance to pay tribute to the Queen on her 90th Birthday.
The House of Commons allocated nearly six hours for a debate giving them the chance to wish Her Majesty a happy birthday and pay tribute to her hard work.
But the event ended after just two hours - because the Commons ran out of MPs who wanted to speak.
No Birmingham MP offered tributes.
And MPs switched to discussing European Union fishery policies instead.
The debate, titled “An humble Address to mark the occasion of her Majesty the Queen’s 90th Birthday”, began at 11.18 am with a speech by the Prime Minister, David Cameron.
And according to the House of Commons timetable, it was due to continue up to 5pm. This would have meant it lasted five and three quarter hours.
But it actually ended at 1.15pm.
As well as Mr Cameron and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, only 27 MPs chose to take part. There are 650 MPs in the House of Commons.
But those that did have their say were full of praise for the queen.
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David Cameron said: “We are uniquely blessed in our country. Her Majesty’s service is extraordinary and it is a joy for us all to celebrate, to cherish and to honour.”
He added: “In this modern Elizabethan era, Her Majesty has led a gentle evolution of our monarchy.”
And he said: “It is truly humbling to comprehend the scale of service that Her Majesty has given to our country over so many years.”
Mr Corbyn said the Queen was suspected of being an Arsenal fan.
The Labour leader joked that many of his constituents in Islington North, which is home to the Premier League club, believe she is “privately a Gooner” - a nickname for Arsenal supporters.
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SNP Westminster leader Angus Robertson highlighted the Queen’s “enduring and special” relationship with Scotland, where she regularly visits including her annual holidays at Balmoral.
He said: “I’d like to take the opportunity to put on record the appreciation of people in Scotland to Her Majesty, who has had a lifetime connection with and a commitment to the country.”
