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From plumber to Parliament, who is the Green Party's new MP?

BBC News·@Bbc·2 months ago
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From plumber to parliamentarian, Hannah Spencer will arrive in the House of Commons as the Green Party's first ever Westminster by-election winner. The 34-year-old marked her victory in Gorton and Denton, Greater Manchester, with an apology to her customers, saying: "I think I might have to cancel the work that you had booked in, because I'm heading to Parliament. "And when I get there, I will make space for everyone doing jobs like mine, we will finally get a seat at the table." Spencer also describes herself and her new constituents as those who "work hard". But she warned "working hard used to get you something" as she outlined her desire to help those people who are struggling with the cost of living. Spencer said: "Instead of working for a nice life, we're working to line the pockets of billionaires. We are being bled dry.…

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