- A gay member of parliament was thrilled after proposing to his partner in a unique and memorable style
- The engagement took place in parliament with the speaker’s permission and on his partner’s birthday
- The lawmaker expressed gratitude to the parliament staff and his colleagues for helping with the surprise proposal
A member of parliament (MP) proposed to his longtime partner in the parliament.
Source: Facebook
Josh Babarinde, the MP for Eastbourne, asked his partner, Connor, to marry him.
How did Babarinde plan proposal in parliament?
Taking to Facebook to share the news on Monday, November 17, Babarinde said the proposal happened after official business had finished in the House of Commons in the United Kingdom.
“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!”
According to the BBC, the Liberal Democrat, who has represented his hometown in East Sussex since July last year, said he planned the surprise proposal after securing permission from the Commons’ Speaker.
Babarinde stated he and Connor would always remember their engagement day.
He said:
“A big thank you to Mr Speaker and the team in parliament for helping to make this happen, together with fellow Sussex [Chichester] MP Jess Brown-Fuller, who helped me plan an unforgettable marriage proposal!”
Babarinde found it special to ask a personal question in the House of Commons, after asking hundreds as Eastbourne’s MP.
Netizens react to Babarinde, Conor’s parliament engagement
Martin Gillingham:
“Congratulations and great to hear you speak in Colchester on Saturday at the East of England Conference.”
Peter Eustance:
“Wonderful! Now to get married! Congratulations!”
Janet McCrea McComb:
“Love this…so happy for both of you!”
Darryl Weatherspoon:
“Love is Love and it can’t be legislated. Best wishes to them both.”
Kelly A Abrams:
“How wonderful! I wish them a beautiful life together in love!”
Alexa Mavroidis:
“Their smiles are blessing me this day.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
