Our new MPs made a big impression in the first four weeks of the new Parliament. All four made their maiden speeches, whilst familiarising themselves with the House of Commons and how it works, setting up parliamentary and constituency teams and contributing to high profile media coverage. They supported the SNP’s amendment to the King’s Speech to scrap the two child benefit cap, prompting the first backbench rebellion, tabled the first Early Day motion calling for water companies to be brought into public hands, and put Keir Starmer on the backfoot during Prime Minister’s Questions highlighting the need for the UK to take a lead on the nature crisis. The co-leaders were also elected onto key committees – Adrian is vice chair of the Environment All Party Parliamentary Group and Carla is vice chair of the Climate APPG. 

Sian Berry at Trans Pride earlier this month. In her maiden speech she spoke proudly about Brighton’s rich and inclusive culture. It is home to one of Europe’s biggest LGBT+ populations.