Hannah Spencer says 'more plumbers should become MPs' in first Parliament speech

Hannah Spencer says 'more plumbers should become MPs' in first Parliament speech

Hannah Spencer made her maiden speech in Parliament today

More plumbers and plasterers should become MPs says Green in maiden speech

Hannah Spencer triumphed for the Greens in the Gorton and Denton by-election in February.

Green MP Hannah Spencer delivers maiden speech in Parliament during International Women’s Day debate

Green Party MP Hannah Spencer has delivered her first speech in the House of Commons, reflecting on her journey from training as a plumber to representing her community in Parliament.

Green MP Hannah Spencer makes her first Commons speech - Green Party

Four weeks ago today I was in college, A plumber learning how to plaster.  And today I’m in parliament, as an MP.  And being here is the honour of my life. But I don’t want this to be unusual or exceptional. I truly believe that anyone doing a job like mine should get a seat on these benches.   And where I’m from, we’re taught to look after each other. To look out for each other. To stick up for each other and to stick together. To see each othe…