The MPs for St Albans and Harpenden and Berkhamsted have been sworn into the House of Commons as Parliament returned following last week's General Election.

Both constituencies were won by the Liberal Democrats, with Daisy Cooper re-elected for St Albans and Victoria Collins winning the newly created Harpenden and Berkhamsted seat.

As Parliament returned this week, all 650 new and returning MPs were required to take an oath that sees them swear their allegiance to the King and his heirs. 

MPs cannot speak in Parliament, vote or receive their salary until they have taken this oath.

Ms Cooper was sworn in on Tuesday (July 9) and chose to take her oath on the King James Bible.

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Taking the oath, the Liberal Democrat deputy leader said: "I swear by Almighty God that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law. So help me God."

Two days later, her colleague Ms Collins was sworn in, choosing to take the secular oath of affirmation, which reads: "I do solemnly, sincerely, and truly declare and affirm, that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to His Majesty King Charles, his heirs and successors, according to law." 

Victoria Collins MP is sworn is sworn in as Member for Harpenden and BerkhamstedVictoria Collins MP is sworn is sworn in as Member for Harpenden and Berkhamsted (Image: Parliamentlive.tv) With the business of swearing in complete, the new MPs will turn their attention to the King's Speech on July 17.