Tory MPs cheered as it was announced in Parliament that an attempt to lift a pay cap on emergency services had been defeated.

The Conservatives, along with their new partners in the DUP, came out in force to vote down the opposition amendment to the Queen's Speech intended to give public sector workers a pay rise above the 1% increase their salaries have been capped at since 2010.

As the tally of votes was read out in the house of commons on Wednesday night, the Tories were heard erupting in cheers.

Tories cheer after blocking Labour bid to raise emergency services pay