There have been some iconic speeches made in parliament over the centuries. But can you match the speech to the speaker? There’s some iconic names on there, so good luck! The post Who gave the famous parliamentary speech? appeared first on Politics.co.uk.
Batley & Spen MP, Kim Leadbeater, delivered her maiden speech in the House of Commons today during a debate on the legacy of her sister Jo Cox. Cox was murdered in 2016 by a far right extremist. Leadbeater stood for her seat at a recent by-election, replacing Tracey Brabin. In a moving speech, Leadbeater said:…
The government has broken a manifesto pledge not to increase national insurance as MPs voted to raise NI by 1.25 percentage points yesterday evening. Labour said that this was a “tax on jobs”, with Rachel Reeves, shadow chancellor of the exchequer, saying: “The country is now littered by Tory broken promises torn from the election…
As MPs begin detailed scrutiny of the health and care bill, MDU head of government and external relations, Thomas Reynolds, explains why we are urging MPs to make a small but crucial amendment to the legislation. A learning culture in the NHS is something that has to be constantly nurtured, and the health and care…
Gavin Williamson committed the ultimate gaffe as he mixed up Manchester United footballer, Marcus Rashford, with Saracens Rugby Union player, Maro Itoje. It’s an easy mistake to make of course. After all, these are two men who ply their trade in different sports, look nothing alike and hail from opposite ends of the UK. This…
Donald Trump is leading in the key Southern battleground states of Florida, Georgia and North Carolina, tightening the race to the White House and dashing Democratic hopes of a resounding victory on election night.
