The defence minister has been criticised for comparing Labour’s new MP for Selby and Ainsty to a character from The Inbetweeners in a jibe aimed at his age “This guy has been at Oxford University more than he’s been in a job,” said Johnny Mercer
Shortly after the result came in, Mr Mercer took aim at Mr Mather’s experience, accusing him of “parroting Labour party politics” and saying he has spent more time at Oxford University than in a job.The Inbetweeners“You’ve got to have people who have actually done stuff. This guy has been at Oxford University more than he’s been in a job.
“They want people who are authentic people who’ve worked in that constituency. Who know what life is like, understand what life is like.” “You’ve been disrespectful to the voters of Selby who’ve made a decision that you don’t happen to like.Until Keir Mather’s victory, Labour’s Nadia Whittome, now 26, was the youngest MP in the House of Commons and had been the “Baby of the House” after her election in 2019 at the age of 23.
The average age of MPs after the 2019 election was 51, with 21 MPs aged 18-29, the highest number for more than 40 yearsIn 1997, the average age was 49.6 years. This rose to 51.2 in 2005. In 2010, the average dropped again to 49.9, but by 2017 it had risen again to 51.1. Following his win, Mr Mather joked that he had “heard far worse” when asked how he felt about becoming the Baby of the House.
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