Maiden Speeches: The Best From The New MPs So Far

After knocking on doors, sticking flyers through letter boxes and begging for votes, the political dream came true for 176 new MPs on May 7th. Their ambition of sitting on the famous green leather House of Commons benches and having a say on decisions that affect all parts of the United Kingdom was fulfilled. But before the 2015 intake get too comfortable and start dreaming of high office, each of the new MPs has to deliver a maiden speech in the Commons chamber. Palms sweating, hands shaking, and the odd bead of sweat appearing on the brow, the new MPs traditionally praise the person they either ousted or replaced, give a spot of promotion to their constituency and try to reveal a bit of their personality.

Here are some of the very best so far.


Johnny Mercer, Conservative, Plymouth Moor View
The former British Army Officer delivered not just one of the best maiden speeches of this Parliament, but of any Parliament, as he described how a former soldier took his life after returning from active service. He also recounted how a close friend died in his arms in Afghanistan.






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