Hannah Spencer: The plumber and plasterer heading to Parliament

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After she overturned Labour’s majority in the Gorton and Denton by-election, Hannah Spencer’s victory speech was a little bit different.After the standard vows to stand up for her community, the plumber-turned-parliamentarian apologised to her customers who may need drains clearing or leaks fixing.Born in Bolton, the lifelong Greater Manchester resident joined the Green Party in 2022, and became a councillor the following year.She left school at 16 and studied a technical certificate at Bolton College before training for a national vocational qualification (NVQ) in plumbing with a housing trust.

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00:00I didn't grow up wanting to be a politician. I'm a plumber.

00:05And two weeks ago, during all this, I also qualified as a plasterer.

00:10Because even in chaos, even under pressure, I get things done.

00:15Now to my customers, I'm sorry, but I think I might have to cancel the work that you had booked

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00:21because I'm heading to Parliament.

00:23And when I get there, I will make space for everyone doing jobs like mine.

00:27We will finally get a seat at the table.

00:59I'll see you next time.

01:00I'll see you next time.

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