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Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the recently elected Labour MP for Liverpool Riverside, Kim Johnson, in parliament on March 11th. Thank you, madam deputy speaker, for giving me the opportunity to make my maiden…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the recently elected Labour MP for Ealing North, James Murray, in parliament on January 16th. I will begin by giving my heartfelt thanks to the people of Ealing North for putting…
Below is the full text of John McDonnell's final speech in the House of Commons as Shadow Chancellor, which he delivered in the 'financial and social emergency support' coronavirus debate. On Monday, the Prime Minister ordered a 21-day…
Below is the full text of Jeremy Corbyn's opening speech delivered during the House of Commons coronavirus debate this afternoon. This coronavirus outbreak will have a lasting impact on our economy and society. Life is never going to be the…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the Labour MP for Stockport, Navendu Mishra, delivered in parliament on March 9th. It is the greatest honour imaginable to serve the people of Stockport. I am indebted to the…
Mr Speaker, let me start by as assuring the Chancellor that the official opposition will be supportive of the government and constructively critical where necessary. This is the gravest crisis facing our country that any of us in this House…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered in parliament on January 15th by MP for Pontypridd Alex Davies-Jones. Rising to give my maiden speech, I am reminded of the quip that there is never a more dangerous moment to speak than…
Mr Speaker, as always our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones to this virus. We praise again the extraordinary efforts of our NHS staff and other dedicated public servants. This unprecedented global health crisis tests each and…
It is an immense privilege to stand in the House today as the member of parliament for Liverpool, West Derby — the community that made me. With the coronavirus pandemic sweeping across the globe, this is a worrying time for the people we…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam, Olivia Blake, in parliament on January 15th. It is traditional for newly elected MPs to thank their predecessors upon entering the Commons…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Putney, Fleur Anderson, in parliament on January 9th. Thank you for the honour of calling me to give my maiden speech, especially on this European Union…
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Enfield North, Feryal Clark, in parliament on January 16th. I am grateful for the opportunity to make my maiden speech in this important debate, and deeply…
