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Mhairi Black’s maiden speech hits 10 million online views Mhairi Black’s maiden speech hits 10 million online views
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Last Tuesday, the 20-year old Scottish National Party politician made her first speech in the House of Commons. In an address which attacked George Osborne’s budget, the video became a viral hit within hours.Last Tuesday, the 20-year old Scottish National Party politician made her first speech in the House of Commons. In an address which attacked George Osborne’s budget, the video became a viral hit within hours.
Take a look at the video below for Black’s most applauded comment: “I am the only 20 year old in the whole of the UK that the Chancellor is prepared to help with housing.”Take a look at the video below for Black’s most applauded comment: “I am the only 20 year old in the whole of the UK that the Chancellor is prepared to help with housing.”
As of Monday 20th July, Black’s speech has more than 5.5 million views on Channel 4 News’ Facebook page, over 3 million on Buzzfeed UK Politics’ Facebook page; and more than 650,000 on the SNP’s own Facebook page. As of Monday 20th July, Black’s speech had more than 5.5 million views on Channel 4 News’ Facebook page, over 3 million on Buzzfeed UK Politics’ Facebook page and more than 650,000 on the SNP’s own Facebook page.
Her speech has also clocked millions of views on news websites including the Independent, Guardian and Huffington Post. Her speech has also clocked millions of views on news websites including The Independent, The Guardian and The Huffington Post.