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Two new Scottish MPs make their maiden speeches after by-election wins
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Maiden speeches are a long-standing parliamentary tradition, allowing newly elected MPs to introduce themselves to the House of Commons and outline their priorities and values. The speeches are often used as an opportunity for new MPs to highlight key issues in their constituencies and set the tone for their time in office. By-elections, such as those that led to the election of Lara Bird and Douglas Lumsden, are held to fill vacancies in the House of Commons when an MP resigns or is otherwise unable to continue in their role.
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Two new Scottish MPs make their maiden speeches after by-election wins
The SNP’s Lara Bird and the Conservatives’ Douglas Lumsden made their maiden speeches from the green benches on Tuesday.
30 Jun, 19:20
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