Minister Penny Mordaunt uses sign language in Commons first

The international development secretary became the first minister to use sign language at the dispatch box when she discussed a global disability conference taking place in London at the end of July. The conference is designed to help the world's poorest people who are living with disabilities
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#signlanguage #pennymordaunt #politics

[@brontewcat]

Props to her for learning so much sign language to deliver that speech.

[@nyakwarObat]

A bit ott. She learnt it cos she had easy access to it

[@Bisonrulz16]

@@nyakwarObat so? She could have just delivered the speech as normal without bothering

[@onekie5787]

@@nyakwarObat Because most people dont have access to learn sign language? whats ur point?

[@BritishBorn82]

Absolutely 🙏

[@highroyds]

It’s brilliant how the commons went very quiet while listening and watching Penny. I would love to see a PM that not only talks to the house but also signs to the house!!

[@eIucidate]

You've just seen a PM talking and signing to the house. That's what this video is.

[@calumwithonel2754]

@@Ayomayo48583 she may not be a PM but she is PM

[@FilipKarlsson]

@@Ayomayo48583 Her initials

[@2gther4ever]

Yes with two fingers to the opposition front bench

[@Ash2717]

@@calumwithonel2754 Can I have some of,what your on😂

[@A5H_01]

Not a big fan of Penny's, but this is quite impressive

[@caoilte8097]

all political man, all political

[@A5H_01]

@@caoilte8097 Said the brainrot fortnite youtuber.

[@rifkinr4660]

A united house, finally. this made me smile

[@alexander9703]

Rifki N R I couldn't agree more. It was so nice to see people united and cheering together for a change. The division that runs through the country now is so depressing.

[@ledeyabaklykova]

My father’s crush since she made a splash on tv many years ago

[@johndavison5989]

Said for years...sign language should be on the national curriculum and a choice on gcse's

[@Varrik159]

Hear, hear! Or, as they say in the House of Commons, AAAAAAABPTBTSDPFGNTPG

[@martinhawes5647]

Sign Sign!

[@jodalinkus5538]

Very intelligible , highly effective addressing manifold audiences simultaneously.

[@johnnovy6630]

One of the few times somebody in the House of Commons has impressed me! 🙂

[@undercoverbrother67]

I'm sure deaf people using foodbanks will be delighted.

[@africa3627]

Bravissima, You got my respect lady

[@VulpesObscura]

Bloody brilliant. About time.

[@TKtotheMaxx]

Wonderful to see sign language

[@joshramirez7]

She is the best by far and will make women and the country proud. PM 4 PM.

[@MannyCCXV]

It's their loss, no disrespect to Mr. Sunak but Penny Mordaunt was the most wise and most honorable choice.

[@louisvydelingum4935]

She is not ministerial material but a bit gimmicky

[@alexkabagambe3889]

Admiration...

[@danielwoodruffe2938]

The more I read and see of this woman, the more I believe that she's made of the "right stuff"; what a contrast to the "Maybot"!

[@markjohnston7869]

I don't think it will sit well with the military or the veteran community having what they refer to as "a Walt" in charge of the country. A Walt is somebody who lies about or massively exaggerates their military career. Claiming to have done things or been things that they have not. It is also referred to as stolen valour. Mordaunt does this. She claims to be a Captain in the Navy when in reality this is only an honorary rank she wangled when working in the defence ministry. Her Navy career if it can be called that was to advance no further than an "acting" Sub Lieutenant and was singularly unremarkable. If she lies or exaggerates her military credentials do we really want another PM like Boris. Her claims to be a Captain would be on par to Carol Vorderman claiming to actually be a Group Captain in the RAF. Neither are.

[@jesterminute9472]

Maybe read her voting record…

[@UTubeSL]

OUTSTANDING!!!

[@ljchandler4876]

there should be signing & audio description as standard

[@veggie42]

I agree

[@rickyvr9109]

Wow so graceful

[@timetochange724]

Well done💗

[@thecirclelondon2227]

Amazing to see this

[@adeebfarji7122]

I am going to vote for her.

[@lee9650]

Only members can vote.

[@python007]

haha where are you gonna vote mate?

[@thinkingbig2280]

On the basis that she can sign thats going to help the economy and stave off recession not.

[@redmed10]

How brilliant is that. I'm not a great fan of hers but give her total credit for that. I've thought for a long time sign language should be taught in schools frpm an early age. It's a very useful skill to have even for people who have perfect hearing. And the deaf community have for too long been put on the fringes of society and ignored. They will be elated to see this. Edit Just noticed this was from 4 years ago. A pity she has not followed up on this. Perhaps it was just a stunt.

[@alistairmccausland1580]

Absolutely brilliant Penny well done to you !

[@joeharper9126]

Not (very) proud of my local MP. She can be talented.. and sometimes not.

[@mildlydispleased3221]

Not for long

[@c12onnor]

She is an awful minister

[@gingerguinea-pigfromoneoft6394]

if only you knew….

[@user-wv8pj2hs7p]

Why didn't they use sign language at the pandemic updates.

[@kevinshanahan6064]

Well done Penny and despite it not being the done thing in the House - nice to hear the applause.

[@olamideogundipe9282]

Simultaneously empowered 👌❤

[@RHKO]

She’s done more here to include people than the tories have in 12 years

[@AssistantAuditOfficerAAO]

Yaar Duniya mein Bahut acche acche log hai yaar

[@TheArtdecovampire]

Great stuff.

[@growlerthe2nd712]

What’s sign language for we’ve f@@ked up😂

[@iamgod6464]

What a Fine Woman

[@chetanm0]

PM Elect

[@TheRealJT84]

I am so going to vote for this woman!!!! She deserves a chance!!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@TheRealJT84]

@charlie agnew I am a Conservative member and she will get to the final two. So I will have the chance to vote for her. Does it make sense to you now?!

[@markjohnston7869]

@@TheRealJT84 I don't think it will sit well with the military or the veteran community having what they refer to as "a Walt" in charge of the country. A Walt is somebody who lies about or massively exaggerates their military career. Claiming to have done things or been things that they have not. It is also referred to as stolen valour. Mordaunt does this. She claims to be a Captain in the Navy when in reality this is only an honorary rank she wangled when working in the defence ministry. Her Navy career if it can be called that was to advance no further than an "acting" Sub Lieutenant and was singularly unremarkable. If she lies or exaggerates he military credentials do we really want another PM like Boris. Her claims to be a Captain would be on par to Carol Vorderman claiming to actually be a Group Captain in the RAF. Neither are.

[@matthewwilliams8339]

@@TheRealJT84 what a shame she didn't :(

[@milesgeary6358]

@@matthewwilliams8339 She might get another chance.

[@alexday5618]

@@milesgeary6358 and she didn't...

[@davidwheeler2299]

Wow!

[@amex5056]

Next prime minister ????

[@Clem_Fandango11]

As of today.....favourite to be with the bookies.

[@MontyCantsin5]

This comment aged well.

[@guss2099]

That was awesome!😀

[@Ceremonial1000]

What a brilliant woman.

[@MontyCantsin5]

So brilliant that the Tories couldn't even be bothered to elect her as leader and went for Truss instead. 🤣

[@pugsterjosh7925]

@@MontyCantsin5 and that says a lot about the tories. 3 prime ministers in 3 months and the public haven’t had a say ONCE

[@rogermellie8068]

Look at me look at me everybody I know sign language

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Exactly a real SHOW OFF.

[@Xiaoxiao738]

Awesome job but why am I getting this in my recommended 4 years later?

[@idkwhattosayxx]

Ikr

[@zoeolsson5683]

Yeah I'm all the way Australia why am I getting this?

[@kevinjackson6387]

Very attractive lady

[@markchonajr8938]

Absolutely 💯. She would surely attract a lot of attention and her beauty will come out much more.

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Attractive a dolly bird, that is all she is

[@kevinjackson6387]

@@louisvydelingum4935 still attractive

[@nektekket852]

As a BSL user, here's a sign for the Tories. 🖕🏼

[@alfredhockley4823]

This woman is so talented she's got to be a next p.m. she can save the Conservative party and the United Kingdom she's The silver bullet to get out of this mess

[@danielw5850]

It is rumoured that the current Prime Minister is wary of her (her competence) and his wife has a problem with her looks and image - all very depressing.

[@thebadtemperedbrit]

@@danielw5850 Got those two 'problems'' out of the way then ;-).

[@danielw5850]

@@thebadtemperedbrit wow, our prescient comments are now a real factor, in public events! I remain convinced that she would make a great PM.

[@thebadtemperedbrit]

@@danielw5850 At least she couldn't possibly be any worse than any other, at best I get modern iron lady vibes!

[@danielw5850]

@@thebadtemperedbrit I hadn't considered the "Iron Lady" riff (although old Tories did indeed fancy Mrs T), but more so the generational change: a child of the 1980s, raised in challenging circumstances, from "Planet Normal", not slow in speaking her mind. I believe men & women would find much in her character to give her a fair chance; the rest would be up to her.

[@vikramsureswarannaidu7248]

Deeply saddened that she didn't make the Ballot. She would've truly united this Divided Kingdom.

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Not another after Liz, she would be a disaster to be PM for Britain, after all she would want us all to be disabled and to learn sign language for kids at school.

[@kanedNunable]

its her party that divided he country

[@mrc2384]

Do you know any more jokes

[@adrianpilcher703]

Has she or anyone else done it since?

[@rssfeedslive]

I don't know her policy but I'd definitely put a ring on it

[@chloehood6355]

What a Politician Penny is, a bit of a looker as well R.

[@jerste]

Bercow was amazing!

[@tada2508]

हर मनुष्य में कोई ना कोई अच्छाई होती है। Penny में भी है।

[@clarksson674]

Well done penny 👏

[@thinkingbig2280]

Theres a few people in Britain who have some sign language for her too.

[@mrc2384]

2 fingers

[@6920cool]

How can you tell a politician is lying? Their hands are moving xd

[@johnnymetalcore5608]

PM in waiting

[@deanie557]

Just showing off.

[@jamesrobert102]

Great job penny

[@player-0f_gam3s]

People with disabilities are pushed well out of society to the point where if they want to serve their country with total admiration and will to do so they are still seen as an unwanted item and aren't allowed to serve in any form of public services or so on its a disgrace and needs to be changed they are some of the most hardened and trying people the world will ever see because all they know is hardship and are constantly trying to be accepted in today's society

[@BANKO007]

Very impressive.

[@louisvydelingum4935]

It seems it does not take a lot to impress you.

[@shaanmasters7654]

Instant respect 100%

[@bernardwilson]

Most conservatives have trouble standing standing and talking. Well done

[@bustedfender]

Nice 👏. Now put your money where your sign language is.

[@kristoforlearmonth4939]

Penny can even use sign language!!

[@Bignewshound60]

I’m not sure the nose scratching but is part of signing? Any suggestions?

[@Kat-ly2tt]

I think she’s trying to sign “can” (to mean “cannot”) and then “potential” (like “ability to”)? My BSL is not great though! I’d love to know what someone fluent in BSL thinks.

[@kanhaipowell4333]

Brilliant sign language 😊

[@alisonevans1773]

Look at that triangle masonic handsign. They're ALL part of it

[@UpTheMags74]

Subtitles?

[@jackhodgson8605]

C'mon on people make the right decision this time she is by far the best of the options we have. She will do the country proud and win elections for sure unlike Sunak

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Sunak has the best qualifications having been chancellor and is more intelligent than Mordaunt and has the most backing of the parliamentarians. Why do you think that Sunak will not win elections,is it due to his ethnicity as the membership did not vote for him and voted for disastrous Liz. Britain I fear is still a racist country.

[@jamesgrey6217]

@@louisvydelingum4935 change the record.

[@Aesop059]

I can imagine Labour's attempts at sign language.....two fingers and frowning.

[@billscott312]

She is brilliant. Watch the video where she destroys Rayner.

[@Bean_Box_Knitting]

Yeaaaahhhhh!!!!

[@farhadkabir6877]

That was cute

[@midnightrush4791]

She looks like skyler white

[@liamoconnor8950]

And it didn't make a single bit of difference. next.

[@spikeyspike79]

Given technological progress soon this art will become obsolete like the ancient skill of making fire with two sticks and hay

[@Ptownmarc]

If she doesn't become pm labour will be in no 10 next

[@tombo1984]

Look at the front opposition bench. Pathetic response.

[@SteedHiggins]

Bercow really cannot help himself at times. Excellent work on the part of the Minister though and great to see the support across the house.

[@janel342]

Bercow???

[@SteedHiggins]

@@janel342 yes, Bercow!

[@gustavstresefring883]

Pip Hammond thought it was funny

[@chrishiking8818]

Penny for PM

[@stephenroche5107]

Is she talking about this country the poorest !

[@MrNewVegas101]

That's a women of the people

[@adam.9039]

This is so funny

[@lilmisbliss0MJ]

Never voted conservative but I must say I do like her

[@MontyCantsin5]

She's just as awful as the rest of the Cons.

[@MrHastygamer]

If you knew her policies and not just that she can do sign language I think you would realise they’re the same as all the other conservatives.

[@kanedNunable]

oh, cool, they can lie to deaf people now too.

[@louisvydelingum4935]

You have got it in one my friend

[@tariqbahoussain1442]

Keir Starmer if u can’t do sign language then u can forget about general election. 😅

[@thinkingbig2280]

Exactly mate some of these commenters are ridiculous.

[@matthewwilliams8339]

She should've been the prime minister.

[@joshramirez7]

She still might...

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Do you really believe that?

[@matthewwilliams8339]

@@louisvydelingum4935 hence why i said it.

[@tedfaun2159]

Shame that bloated ego of an ex speaker ruined it

[@SharpBritannia]

Between the Tories with a chance of being the next PM after Sunak's government, which may very well be very short, Penny is the best one. It is indeed a pretty low bar to clear but still; It is what it is for the next 3 years

[@danishiqbal6627]

Her sign language is very poor but at least she is trying so well done to her

[@connoradams3967]

This is absolutely brilliant to see. However usually deaf folk watch TV with subtitles right? Sign is used for in person conversation. I can only assume none of the MPs are deaf?

[@veggie42]

No there is signing on TV. Just that our parliament doesn't do it and should

[@deanunio]

Penny 4 PM

[@joshramirez7]

2 months later, she has another chance!

[@deanunio]

@@joshramirez7 if Boris wins I’m staying in Australia

[@rooks4ever]

Such a shame that she does not help people from ethnic minorities as well

[@louisvydelingum4935]

Yes, that shows doesn't it?

[@ragdoll86]

Is she using sign language or signing the words she's speaking? Nice anyway 😊

[@hintersland7262]

I have some rather choice sign language for Penny Mordaunt, and all her Lefty fellow travelers

[@smogmonster1876]

I’ve got some sign language for the Tories too.

[@ezrakairoscano8766]

This is proof that this woman needs to be Britain's next PM!

[@oobenoob]

She tried twice but the Daily Mail wouldn’t allow it.

[@veggie42]

@@oobenoob No it's the competence

[@oobenoob]

@@veggie42 You’re pretty.🥰

[@rogerdeacon5878]

Does Penny still have regular meetings with Bill Gates?

[@natheniel]

is it Signed English (with BSL spellings) or is it BSL proper?

[@han9488]

if you cant tell, then does it matter?

[@Donstefanaki]

I like Penny, she would've done a much better job than Liz or Rishi...

[@anthonyclegg1511]

I could give the tories a sign. 💩🚣‍♂️🧀.

[@katycat1565]

😐😐

[@theauditor456]

Oh and that prat John bercow has to go and ruin it