Green Party's Spencer Makes Waves in Westminster

0:00On March 10th, Hannah Spencer, the new Green Party MP for Gordon and Denton, made history with a big win in a heated by-election. The former plumber beat out her closest rival from her form UK by more than 4,000 votes, pulling in nearly 15,000 herself. She's jumped right into her role, sharing updates from her first weeks in Westminster. Her very first vote came late on March 2nd. She backed a bill to lower the voting age to 16 and fix some election issues. Spencer joined over 400 other MPs and shooting down a conservative push to block it, helping it move forward. Coming from a hands-on trade background, Spencer's quick rise has folks talking about fresh voices shaking up politics. Greens say her presence is already pushing key policies, like youth votes. Proving smaller parties can make a difference in tight debates. On March 9th, she voted against a proposed ban on social media for kids under 16, similar to rules now in Australia.

1:00She sided with the majority to reject those changes to a children's well-being bill, keeping platforms open for teens. As Spencer settles in, her early choice is highlight green priorities on youth rights and freedoms, setting the stage for more influence ahead.