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By Brian Wheeler 1158 The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, in Washington DC, who has been up all night covering the results, says President Bush is due to give his reaction to the result later this morning. He has already congratulated the president elect in a telephone call. By Brian Wheeler 1210 The first mention of novice. After hailing Barack Obama's "stunning" victory, David Cameron asks if Mr Brown's message for the president-elect was "this is no time for a novice", Mr Brown hits back with another of his standard lines - "serious times need serious people". The Commons is in uproar.
1207 Labour MP Kate Hoey asks about aid for Zimbabwe. Mr Brown assures MPs the government is doing everything it can.
1205 Lib Dem MP John Leech brings everyone back down to earth with a question about local government funding in Greater Manchester.
1203 Mr Brown sends the congratulations of the whole House of Commons to Barack Obama, saying he knows the president-elect will be a "true friend" of the UK. He also pays tribute to defeated presidential hopeful John McCain.
1202 We're off - Gordon Brown who, like all the other MPs I can see is sporting a Poppy, begins by sending his condolences to the family of a soldier killed in Afghanistan.
1201 Ken Clarke says George W Bush is a good advert for the British "ladder system", which dictates you must serve your time in Parliament before mounting a bid for the top job.
1200 Here's a good game - let's see how many times the word novice is mentioned during PMQs, says Nick Robinson, as David Cameron attempts to turn Mr Brown's famous jibe against him to his advantage.
1159 Labour minister David Lammy, who knows Mr Obama, says on Daily Politics that America has put ideas and vision before any racial divide. Tory big beast Ken Clarke is also "delighted" by Obama's victory as it reaffirms America's world leadership but is worried about the sky high expectations around his upcoming presidency.
1158 The BBC's Laura Kuenssberg, in Washington DC, who has been up all night covering the results, says President Bush is due to give his reaction to the result later this morning. He has already congratulated the president elect in a telephone call.
1156 Have Your Say "Brown claims to share many of the same values as Obama. Would Obama never answer a straight question with a straight answer in PMQs?" Jonathan Cook, Hampshire1156 Have Your Say "Brown claims to share many of the same values as Obama. Would Obama never answer a straight question with a straight answer in PMQs?" Jonathan Cook, Hampshire
1155 The really big question though, according to Daily Politics presenter Andrew Neil, is what will the Obama children's new puppy be called? Any ideas?1155 The really big question though, according to Daily Politics presenter Andrew Neil, is what will the Obama children's new puppy be called? Any ideas?
1153 Obama's victory is certain to dominate prime minister's questions - but the party leaders will also have to concentrate on more mundane domestic issues. So what is likely to come up? Feelings are still running high about alleged equipment shortages in Afghanistan. Also the Bank of England monetary policy committee meeting to decide interest rates means the economy is certain to feature. The government has also been defeated in the Lords overnight about people not being able to get themselves removed from the DNA database.1153 Obama's victory is certain to dominate prime minister's questions - but the party leaders will also have to concentrate on more mundane domestic issues. So what is likely to come up? Feelings are still running high about alleged equipment shortages in Afghanistan. Also the Bank of England monetary policy committee meeting to decide interest rates means the economy is certain to feature. The government has also been defeated in the Lords overnight about people not being able to get themselves removed from the DNA database.
1147: From Have Your Say Cameron should ask Brown: "In light of the US election, would the Prime Minister like to stand by his claim that this is no time for a novice?" Conspiracy20121147: From Have Your Say Cameron should ask Brown: "In light of the US election, would the Prime Minister like to stand by his claim that this is no time for a novice?" Conspiracy2012
1143 Mr Brown may get an opportunity to congratulate Mr Obama in person on 15 November, at a G20 economic summit in Washington. But Downing Street were playing down the possibility in this morning's lobby briefing, saying invitations were a matter for the Bush administration, and it was still unclear whether Mr Obama will be invited to the summit.1143 Mr Brown may get an opportunity to congratulate Mr Obama in person on 15 November, at a G20 economic summit in Washington. But Downing Street were playing down the possibility in this morning's lobby briefing, saying invitations were a matter for the Bush administration, and it was still unclear whether Mr Obama will be invited to the summit.
1139 Gordon Brown hopes to speak to Mr Obama in the next few days, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has also written a personal letter of congratulations to the president-elect. The PM did not stay up through the night to watch the results coming in, having just returned from his trip to the Middle East but he did watch a replay of Mr Obama's acceptance speech this morning, his official spokesman said.1139 Gordon Brown hopes to speak to Mr Obama in the next few days, Downing Street has said. The prime minister has also written a personal letter of congratulations to the president-elect. The PM did not stay up through the night to watch the results coming in, having just returned from his trip to the Middle East but he did watch a replay of Mr Obama's acceptance speech this morning, his official spokesman said.
1132As MPs bleary-eyed from watching coverage of Barack Obama's historic presidential victory get ready to troop into the Commons chamber at noon, the party leaders have already been vying to claim a slice of the Obama magic for themselves.1132As MPs bleary-eyed from watching coverage of Barack Obama's historic presidential victory get ready to troop into the Commons chamber at noon, the party leaders have already been vying to claim a slice of the Obama magic for themselves.
1130 Welcome once again to our live text coverage of prime minister's questions. You will be able to watch the 30 minute session live on this page as well as getting all the best instant reaction. You can also take part in the debate via our Have Your Say debate.1130 Welcome once again to our live text coverage of prime minister's questions. You will be able to watch the 30 minute session live on this page as well as getting all the best instant reaction. You can also take part in the debate via our Have Your Say debate.