That the Parliament welcomes the election of 29-year-old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, the youngest woman ever elected to the US Congress; understands Ms Ocasio-Cortez is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and worked as a waitress, educator and publisher prior to her election; notes her long-standing support for progressive politics, and wishes her every success in pursuing progressive policies during her term of office.
Supported by:
Clare Adamson, Miles Briggs, Alexander Burnett, Alex Cole-Hamilton, James Kelly, Bill Kidd, Monica Lennon, Richard Lyle, Ruth Maguire, Mark Ruskell, Maureen Watt, Sandra White