WATCH: Florence Eshalomi's Loyal Address address speech leaves House of Commons in stitches
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- Labour's Florence Eshalomi dropped a barrage of jokes in a Loyal Address speech in the Commons on Tuesday.
The MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green make a series of jokes about colleagues, jollof rice and Rishi Sunak, leaving MPs across the House in stiches.
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It shouldn't be this refreshing to hear an MP speak who actually sounds like an actual, normal human. 😂
She very poor diction. Why is that refreshing?
@@fts4608 I don't mean her voice or delivery I mean the content of what she's saying
@@fts4608 Because, in part, democracy can only be true if the ones that govern are comprised of people of different backgrounds, cultures, knowledge and experiences. But someone with such a skewed opinion as yours I have to assume lacks this basic, common understanding. And for the record .... your grammar is bloody *_shocking !_* I suggest you either edit your comment (at worst) ....or delete it altogether (at best) !
@@goonaa6924 You, my friend need 10 thumbs up. 😂😂😂
Middle-aged, white male, here. Although Florence Eshalomi is not my constituency MP, I feel she represents me and this nation better than any old Etonian MP has ever done in my lifetime. And though I'm not a fan of the whole Labour manifesto, I feel more optimistic than I have for a long time.
What a great choice to second the Loyal Address. Every sign that she's a great MP for her local constituents.
Lovely Speech, thanks for representing Nigerians positively. Loved the humour all through
Well said and spoken. Amazing lady, humble and respectful.
White, English, middle-class (Labour-supporting) male here: what a fantastic communicator this woman is.
Big fan of Nigerians (British or otherwise), glad you have such a fantastic advocate representing you in the Mother of Parliaments. 😊
@@TPRM1you therefore agree that Nigerian jollof is the best jollof 🎉
Idk, I didn't like that. I mean we're either Brits or we're not
How is she representing Nigerians ?
I am overjoyed to hear a genuine story from a genuine voice echo in the House of Commons. I also remember how it felt when my family were given keys and we could leave the temporary bnb. I am now a professor at a university in Germany. Being on the dole is no way for a child to grow up. Experiences on such council estates, I'd wish them on no one. And whilst yes, they made us stronger, it's unfair that some of us, like this MP, are so harshly tried and tested at such an early age. I congratulate this wonderful human on her journey to becoming an MP.
Getting rid of entitled rich assholes who used division to steal our wealth and bringing in amazing caring people who reflect the country has been so wonderful. This lady is exactly what we needed to see after 14 years of tories.
Wonderfully balanced, eloquent and intelligent speech. All the very best for your career as a politician.
Florence Eshalomi, That was a SUPERLATIVE speech!
You'll Never Walk Alone
Your statement doesn’t make grammatical sense
These great black women should go back to Africa and improve their own country. Instead of lecturing Britain
Im not sure the word superlative means what you think it does
@@georgio3753 I think they're trying to be "punny"
I remember when Diane Abbot was the only black face you ever saw in politics. In my short life of 30 years it’s incredible to see such change.
Incredible speech. Respectful, witty and profound.
Diversity for diversity's sake seems silly. Merit should be the only thing to consider imo
@@keifer7813 But a lack of diversity is often a sign of merit being ignored. After all, talented and hard-working people exist in all races. It would be silly to have a preference for only white people in parliament, so I too am glad we see more skilled and passionate people of all races participating in our democracy.
@@TorrentCompanyBlues Not necessarily. The country is circa 80% white. So if 80% of MPs were white, it wouldn't mean merit is being ignored. It's just reflective of the population.
@@keifer7813The problem with people that reason like you is that you categorise every black person as being a box ticker even when they've done the necessary work and have the competency to be in the position they're in.
It's often the case with whts like yourself and a major reason why many BP know they have to work twice as hard to receive half the respect.
funny how you wouldn’t say this is there were too many white men, not withstanding the fact that as you pointed out circa 80% of the country is white but rather you wouldn’t say “i hope they’re not just picking men, merit needs to be considered” but you’d say that when more female mps get elected even though the majority of the population is female
What a breath of fresh air !! eloquent, humorous, intelligent, and respectful, such a change from the last 14 years of division and self interest. Hope that this is a portent for this Parliament
If this is the calibre of MPs we can expect from this new Labour government, well then, we’re in good hands. 😊
I do So as a 70yr old Brit recommend this Woman to this Nation,
We need fine ladies like her in politics ❤❤❤
A great nation! ❤
First class speech from a true constituency politician! From B&B with black bags to the Loyal Address - wisdom and hopefulness bound up with a dose of humour that has been long overdue in politics!
What an incredible speech, and a beautiful welcome to our new Mother (and Aunty) of the House. Well deserved, I hope Diane Abbott is aware of the impact she has had and continues to have, on black women (and others) throughout every sector.
Please let this woman be exactly what she appears, representative of the Labour Party today, and not alone! Brilliant speech, just the right amount of respect and her humour seemed well received. (Well, mostly. Rishi can dish it out, but he has trouble choking it down when it's being dished to him.) So good to see some heartfelt love going out to Diane Abbot, after all the years of all the abuse. Much of which I can remember reading in my parent's 'newspapers'. I can begin to understand why she's prepared to keep sticking it out now.
Sounds like a great constituency MP.
Her description of meeting the families of victims of violent crime was powerful indeed.
So pleased that she acknowledged Diane Abbott as mother of the house, and parliamentary pioneer.
Yes 🥰
Diane Abbott is the worst politician
This speech alone, gives me great hope for the future, after all the toxicity, something truly positive and uplifting.
Are you kiddin
Congratulations on a magnificent speech. You do your party and your Country proud ❤
Most mps are completely out of touch and they haven’t a clue about the regular , working class people .What a breathe of fresh air!
Formidable MP who happens to be a black female. Wishing her all the success!😊
As a Nigerian Londoner, this is the best thing I’ve ever heard out of those parliamentary walls. I loved this!🫶🏽
A great speech and a great spirit
Real substance from a real black woman. Take note Kemi!
EXACTLY!!
Kemi has totally forgotten herself.
🤌🏽
Utter cobblers - knife crime at all time high in London under Labour Mayor Khan 🤦♂️
What do you mean ‘real’ black women sounds like you’re suggesting you have to act and think a certain way way to be considered black, that sounds racist to me
Hopefully this lady is the future of UK politics.
@@user-kw4zy9jh8hShowing your true colours, eh? 😮
@@user-kw4zy9jh8hWhat's funny? Did we miss a joke or are you just high?
She can be a great leader in Nigeria
@@neelamacwan7670 ...Nigeria? You have no idea.
@@neelamacwan7670 but she lives in England not Nigeria. Her accent is not Nigerian. She would be classed as a foreigner in Nigeria.
Wow, no racists in the comments. Florence is a massive W
Give it time and they'll show up, they always do, sadly.
This sort of positive post won't show up on their feed. It's all doom and gloom and how Reform will save Britain. Just like Brexit did. LOL.
@@hiramhackenbacker9096lmao ☠️
@@-Osiris-they do they always do hey
I actually came to read them, but how pleasantly disappointed I’ve been so far 😅.
Fell in Love this woman instantly.
You make me laugh.
Joke of the day
A proper speech by a proper full time constituency politician, not one of the part timers/‘non-voting directors/‘advisors’/‘columnist’/‘junket abroad’ types.
Rising star. Maybe she'll be Prime Minister one day?
She's a catholic so highly unlikely, although not impossible I'm told
@@taekwanlew Huh? Wasn’t Sunak a Hindu? British voters will put in a Hindu but not a Catholic? Boris Johnson converted to Catholicism, so apparently they will….
A hindi was PM, soo what stops a Catholic from being one. This is not for the Britiish throne.@taekwanlew
She has risen because she is in Britain.
In Nigeria she would have been nothing a nobody
This woman should go to Nigeria and improve her own country. That's where she belongs.
Stop lecturing in Britain.
Sit down colourful pink
I am delighted to see this cross section of races in the British Parliament. Beautiful!
Intelligent, articulate, compassionate and committed - everything you want in an MP.😊
This speech embodies what an MP should be about she wants to represent her constituency and her constituents she stood to serve not to inflate her ego or wallet.
Such a classy and eloquently spoken lady.
Superb what a really great speech -well done.
That warmed this old Heart of mine, and I wish her and the country of My birth good fortune in the future.
I was pleased to see the members of the Tory party enjoyed her speech as much as I did.
So, From Australia, I send my best wishes to you all.
Wow a proper MP who knows what being an MP is about. Maybe there is hope for us yet.
She is so great. She should really go back to Nigeria and improve her own country where she belongs instead of lecturing Britain
Wow. What a brilliant speech.
Really proud moment for humanity!
This speech is a snpshot from an aspirational community that is more beloved because of the substance and style and caring way in which it was presented.
Thank you for this dose of encouragement and warmth.
WOW I'm watching this from Ireland and that was STUNNING, bravo Florence 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
What a fluent master English speaker, with not a single word stumbled or fumbled over 👀. Not a shake in her voice 👀, or any continuous pauses that would make her sound like she's reading a children's book. 👀
When I grow up I want to be just like her. 👀
So do i. At 72 i still have time. Lol.
That was truly beautiful and I'm so very pleased that the usual suspects aren't in the comments. This is what this country needs now. Forward movement, wholesome behavior. Eyes on the reall issues and care for the real needs of our country. Finally ❤
What an upgrade from Kate Hoey! 😂 She's brilliant. Sparky. Get her on the front bench!
South London Massive ❤ that’s my MP lady and I love her 😂
My God, what a great speech! No nastiness, no backbiting. This deserves to be put up as how you DO make a speech that will get people's attention. All power to her!
Oh my what a speech. I too was born in a council house, and it brought a tear to my eye.
Fantastic speech, a balance of humour, humility and honesty.❤
Excellent speech, she is the kind of MP we all deserve. Bravo!
Taunting your opponents does not make a great speech.
Colourful pink sit down
Great speech! loved all the smiles and nods around her as well
I`ve only voted Labour once in my 51 years and it was in 2019 when I was living in Stockwell. If only more MPs were as focussed upon constituency issues as Florence Eshalomi; if only more MPs spoke from the heart with the honesty and candour with which Ms Eshalomi speaks. I no longer live in her constituency and so it`s unlikely I`ll ever vote Labour again (I`m from a working class background and so I`ll look for me a party that prioritises the advancement of Working-Class people and puts an end to poverty front and centre - such parties are a bit thin on the ground, I know). But congratulations to Florence on this wonderful speech. I hope more people wake up to what politicians can be.
Thanks for speaking up for Nigeria jollof rice
Make sure you get to Jollof Festival UK, Berwick Manor Hotel, London Saturday 31st August......then the people will decide 😉
And she looks sooo fine. What a reality🙂. Change is better embraced, I think.
Amazing young lady, so proud of you 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿
Beautiful Loyal Address.
Oh joy - a great and graceful speech delivered with honesty, too. It's rare to leave an HoC offering feeling uplifted, but Florence warmed my beflinted little heart. Thank you.
Fantastic speech, full of positivity and respect for all. But I have to say...... GHANAIAN JOLLOF ALL THE WAY!!!
Correct on all fronts 🙌 Make sure you get to Jollof Festival UK, Berwick Manor Hotel, London Saturday 31st August......then all who are in doubt will remain in doubt no more 😋
Eloquence in the highest degree.
Proudly Nigerian and British. Proud of you!
😂😂 she is so funny and saucy ❤️❤️❤️ Go girl
Fantastic well done 👏🏿
Bravo 👏👏👏
Outstanding.
Amazing Speech
Get in touch with Sunak in California 😂
😂😂😂😂
Yes with 36 hours fasting in california & no tax to pay …
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Yep, loved his uncomfortable smirk
Great speech. We no longer hear such humour in the Australian parliament. It's just pollies trying to make cheap points and catch out opposing pollies.
@@hiramhackenbacker9096 sounds like the U.S.
Similar in the US.
Brilliant, absolutely brilliant
Proudly Nigerian!
African from the West Indies struggle resulting in "Nigerian" career advantage and the best you can say is that you are "proud"?
@@paulirving2986 Waffle. Cry harder mater.
Im not Nigerian, but as a woman of African descent I'm proud too.
Not British then?
Goback to Nigeria and show some substance. Improve Nigeria that's where you belong
Wonderful breath of fresh air ❤❤❤
This is beyond, gratitude over the Mp❤
Brilliant speech, but as a Jamaican/British now living in Ghana, i have to disagree with her about one thing. Ghanaian jollof a de bes.
Lol
...that's akin to comparing Diet Coke to The Real Thing. Abegi.
I came here to agree with you.
Lol but let us as Africans be aspiring to have more consequential things other than jollof and music
@@ifeifesi jollof and music are consequential. Do you know how much fried rice brings in in terms of revenue? Now imagine. About music: I don't know anything more consequential than that. And we lead it why give it away because of some other consequential things.
Woow this is so adorable to watch and listening to her speech so well presented....congratulations ❤❤
I can safely say that the honourable MP hasn't really tasted Ghana jollof.
Ooh...jealousy...
🤣🤣🤣🤣 We'll stick with naija jollof even for breakfast . Hahahaha 😂
@@Chrisugo😂😂😂😂😂😂
I was looking for a comment like this 🤣🤣 🍿
😂😂😂🎉
What a wonderful speech! This lady is great!
That SNP/Spanish shirts quip was particularly funny!
Ghanaian Jallof is best. Aside from that great speech 😂
and that would be Jollof
@enoch why now? Nigerian jollof is the best, the argument continues 😊
@@sean12010aa 💯Naija bro
Make sure you all get to Jollof Festival UK, Berwick Manor Hotel, London Saturday 31st August......then all will be decided 😋
Lovely speech and great concern to be addressed
These are the people I held in mind despite the many disappointments from Starmer. A party is far more than the leader.
Okay Nigerian jollof is the best jollof! 0:57
BEAUTIFUL! Mike drop. Said only as my African cousin could say.
Finally, someone to save black women from the stain of Kemi.
what a wonderful lady from Africa we should invite more Africans to England.
If the other MPs are as classy as this young lady then we are in good hands! Excellent speech from a really empathic human being. More power to her and her colleagues! ❤️
We went to the same college and I remember her. Lovely person and always very confident ❤
It was an absolute joy to listen to a speech that seemed to engage both sides of the house, I can’t actually remember when I’ve seen parliament so quiet and attentive whilst someone was talking. Sincere when she was speaking about those who were a victim of crime, and gave off a genuine sense of caring instead spewed words to mislead the constituents. I hope she grows into this role, I can see her being both passionately effective and yet loved by those she serves. Can’t say that about Rishi I’m afraid…
Gorgeous, brilliant and humorous
A great speech showing the lady's real humanitarian appreciation of the challenges facing our country, with a very personal account of what it means to conquer adversity punctuated by a sense of humor.
Just Brilliant!
Thank you FLORENCE for your representation.
This type of humanity is what is missing in U.S. politics! Even though some in the room are on the opposite side of her political views, thet listen and laugh with each other.
Whst a great speech. ❤
A speech well delivered. The Nigerian jollof part i disagree with 😂
Yes, Nigeria Jollof is better❤
Hmmm, i wonder .... Make sure you get to Jollof Festival UK, Berwick Manor Hotel, London Saturday 31st August......then all will be decided
What a wonderful lady & such a well delivered speech.
Love last part of her speech when she salutes Diana abbot'
Nice to see, on the face of it, an almost equal female:male ratio on the benches here. Labour aren’t quite split half and half between the genders, but are close, as are the Lib Dems; the Tories are a bit behind the times with under a quarter of their seats represented by women. We have the most diverse Parliament ever - 89 ethnic minority MPs out of the total 650 - and nearly 2/3 of the Commons had a comprehensive rather than a private education. Still room for improvement, but we’re getting there.
There’s a lot of work to be done and undoubtedly tough times ahead but at least we can’t fairly accuse Parliament any longer of being unrepresentative. This is something to be pleased about and maybe even a little bit proud of.
Beautiful address, just short and concise
Yes! NIGERIAN JOLLOF RICE is the BEST!🇳🇬🎉
Make sure you get to Jollof Festival UK, Berwick Manor Hotel, London Saturday 31st August......then all will be decided 😋
What an incredible ray of sunshine she is! I haven't smiled whilst watching our representatives in years. Definitely one to watch I look forward to seeing her career progress to the highest position
I am so very grateful to be here now to witness this milestone. May we all be inspired to continue to develop and improve ourselves, our communities and our society.
Wonderful speech xxx
What a beautiful speech. Never heard anyone speak so lovely calmly , respectful and eloquently. Thank you Ma’am🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿
She took her education seriously 😊