Every week Lib Dem MPs ask questions in Parliament, aiming to hold the Government to account.
But last week proved to be busier than usual for newly elected President Josh Babarinde.
He asked The Question of his partner Connor in the House of Commons chamber, with the permission of the Speaker and the help of fellow MP Jess Brown-Fuller. And our Earl Russell was on hand to take these beautiful photos.
We think Josh is the first MP to actually propose in the Chamber itself, though photos of that private moment can’t be published.
How cute is this?
Josh said on Twitter:
Last Thursday, I asked a very special question in Commons after official business had finished for the day – not to the Prime Minister, but to my partner Connor (on his birthday!)
…and his answer was YES! 🤩
We marked it with a photo just outside the chamber afterwards.
🙏Thank you to Mr Speaker
@CommonsSpeaker, his team, the Sergeant-at-arms, the doorkeepers, events team and all those who helped make this surprise happen.
And a huge thanks to one of my top pals, @JessBrownFuller, for being my wingwoman in helping me plan this and pull this off over the last few weeks and months!
Connor and I couldn’t be happier and we will never forget it 🙏
📸: Lib Dem member of the House of Lords (and pro photographer)
@EarlRussellLD – thank you John!
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