By Matthew Lesh The pomp and ceremony of the state opening of parliament is one thing, but hollow gestures are not a good basis for policy making, says Matthew Lesh The pomp and ceremony returned to Westminster yesterday. A real-life King arrived at Parliament in a horse-drawn carriage and sat on a throne. Several dozen people were wearing fancy dress costumes. King Charles sent his representative – the usher of the Black Rod – to summon members of the House of Commons. The King cannot enter the elected chamber because the last time one tried, he ended up with his head on a chopping block Foll…