Eastbourne MP proposes to partner in Parliament

Liberal Democrat MP Josh Babarinde popped the question to his partner Connor in the House of Commons last week.

Announcing the news on social media, he said: “I’ve asked hundreds of questions in Parliament on behalf of our wonderful town.

“With the Speaker’s permission last week, I asked a very special question in the House of 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!

"Thank you to Mr Speaker, his team, the Sergeant-at-arms, the doorkeepers, events team and all those who helped make this surprise happen.”

Josh also thanked his ‘wingwoman’ Jess Brown-Fuller, Liberal Decmocrat MP for Chichester, who helped him plan the surprise.

Josh added: “Connor and I couldn’t be happier and we will never forget it.”