david simmonds. finally, new mps have been continuing to make their first or maiden speeches.speech writer and has worked for borisjohnson too. as is tradition, he paid tribute to his predecessor claire perry 0'neill. thanks to her we have the promise of a new health centre which is badly needed. i have inherited the tradition opposing the health secretary and an empty field. i pledge that i will he see that project through a soon as possible. another tradition is to pay tribute to the beauty of your constituency. it was described by bonds as honest men and bonnie lasses. who am i to argue with him? another spoke of her fight to become an mp. my journey into politics hasn't been easy. i didn't come from a political background. i remember i wanted to get — i said i want to get to politics, and i was laughed at and told that the chances of someone like me getting a job in parliament would be very slim and not even bother trying. i hope he's watching me now. abayna 0ppong asa ray. and that's it from me for now, but do join me at the same time tomorrow for another round up of the