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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 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, The Guardian and The Huffington Post. |
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