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Nick Lester

Theresa May attempts Scottish accent in House of Lords maiden speech

Theresa May attempted a Scottish accent in her maiden House of Lords speech (PA) - (PA Wire)

Theresa May tried her hand at a Scottish accent as she mimicked a Tory colleague during jovial remarks in her House of Lords debut.

Making her maiden speech in the upper chamber, the Tory former prime minister, dressed in a bright red suit, statement necklace and trademark heels, jokingly recalled how her “mentor” Baroness Goldie had given her a gift ahead of her introduction to the red benches last month.

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