“Only bold state intervention will see us through this crisis” – Ian Byrne’s maiden speech
It is an immense privilege to stand in the House today as the member of parliament for Liverpool,…
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“Three proud women representing Sheffield” – Olivia Blake’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam,…
“We may be leaving the EU, but we are proud of our place in Europe” – Fleur Anderson’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Putney, Fleur…
WATCH: Abbott warns against Windrush report being “buried” by Covid-19 crisis
Diane Abbott has said that the government should not allow the Windrush report and its recommendations to be…
“Enfield North really is a tale of two cities” – Feryal Clark’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of the maiden speech delivered by the new Labour MP for Enfield North,…
PMQs: Johnson told to fill gaping holes in latest coronavirus package
This Prime Minister’s Questions was one of the strangest we’ve had. In light of the spreading coronavirus, the…
“The past we inherit, the future we build” – Mary Kelly Foy’s maiden speech
Below is the full text of Mary Kelly Foy’s maiden speech delivered in parliament on March 4th. To…
“The East End has always been a bedrock of diversity, resilience and resistance” – Apsana Begum’s maiden speech
Thank you madam deputy speaker, for calling me to make my maiden speech in this important debate. I…
“Let’s address the historic injustices of the British empire” – Bell Ribeiro-Addy’s maiden speech
I am truly humbled and grateful to the people of Streatham for electing me as their member of…
“We are the city where the minorities make up the majority” – Claudia Webbe’s maiden speech
First, I want to express my deep gratitude to the people of Leicester East for electing me to…
