Following today’s speech Sheryll Murray said, “It was a great privilege to attend the Address given by our Sovereign, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, to both Houses of Parliament as part of the celebration of her Diamond Jubilee. It was an honour to represent the people of South East Cornwall in Parliament today in particular.
“Firstly a stained glass window was unveiled, paid for by parliamentarians, in the fantastic Westminster Hall where the speech took place. The window, celebrating the Diamond Jubilee, replaces a plain window which was installed after the original window was destroyed by an IRA bomb almost 40 years ago.
“It was good to see her majesty looking so well and speaking so eloquently. Her dedication to our country is unmatched and unwavering and I thank her majesty for this. It was good to hear her speak of the ‘constant strength’ her husband Philip has given her and how she hopes we us the opportunity of her Diamond Jubilee ‘to come together in a spirit of neighbourliness and celebration’”.
Oliver Colvile, MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport added "This was history in the making and it was a real privilege to have an opportunity to pay tribute to our Sovereign”
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Notes to Editors: Contact: Office of Sheryll Murray MP on 01579 344428
Pictured: Sheryll attends the occasion with neighbouring MP Oliver Colville.