| Mother of the House | |
|---|---|
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| House of Commons of the United Kingdom | |
| Member of | House of Commons |
| Seat | Westminster |
| First holder | Harriet Harman |
The Mother of the House is an honorific title given by tradition to the female Member of Parliament of the House of Commons in the United Kingdom with the longest uninterrupted service.[1]
Since 4 July 2024 the Mother of the House is Diane Abbott.
- ^ Morris, Nigel (5 July 2024). "Why Diane Abbott has been named 'Mother of the House', and what it means". inews.co.uk. Retrieved 9 July 2024.