There were some lines in the speech that may have buoyed Democrats – and raised eyebrows in the White House.

Current rules state that three unsuccessful pregnancies are needed to trigger NHS support - but a pilot project could bring about change.

A Conservative-led motion sought to have the prime minister's remarks assessed by Privileges Committee.

No 10 has expended considerable political capital in keeping Labour MPs onside over the Mandelson vetting row.

Eucerin asked 160 people to use the serum for four weeks then say how much younger they thought they looked.