Green MP Hannah Spencer makes maiden speech in parliament – video

The Green party MP for Gorton and Denton made her maiden speech in the House of Commons on Thursday during a debate marking International Women’s Day. She listed the names of women honoured by the people of Manchester, saying they 'give a nod' to the statue of suffragette leader Emmeline Pankhurst, and remember activist Hannah Mitchell, trade unionist Mary Quaile and mill worker Annie Kenney UK politics live – latest updates Continue reading...

By Guardian Staff