Luke Alsford
Published November 26, 2025 1:12pm
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Nus Ghani made a fiery statement in the House of Commons today
An MP has become a new political star after her fierce interventions during Wednesday’s Budget.
Nusrat Ghani, the deputy speaker of the House of Commons, chaired the Budget in the House of Commons.
Her colourful checkered tie and quick-witted quips towards MPs have caught the attention of new fans.
Ms Ghani, who also goes by Nus, kicked off proceedings with a fiery statement criticising the string of leaks in the led up to the Chancellor’s midday statement.
Nusrat Ghani has made history throughout her career (Picture: Muhammed Yaylali/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
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She criticised the trend as ‘disappointing’ and said it falls short of standards that the house expects.
‘Like many, I expected better,’ she said.
Ms Ghani also effectively shut down rowdy backbench MPs, telling one heckler ‘I don’t need any help’.
Her firm handling of unruly politicians quickly won her praise from commentators online.
Andrew Wilson said: ‘Deputy Speaker is usually superb, and today exemplifies why. Who could ignore that sshhh?’
Whereas journalist Sophie Wilkinson said: ‘Nusrat Ghani truly serving looks and a telling off.’
Who is Nusrat Ghani?
Nusrat Ghani is the Conservative MP for Sussex Weald.
She’s been an MP since the 2015 general election, when she was first elected to the constituency of Wealden.
She is the first ethnic minority MP to serve in The Chair (Picture: David Cliff/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)
The 53-year-old held a variety of roles serving the Conservative government before took power in 2024.
Ms Ghani served as a minister in the Foreign Office, Cabinet Office, Transport Department and the Department for Business and Trade.
During her ministerial career she made history as the first female Muslim to speak from the Dispatch Box, when she answered Transport Questions in 2018.
Ms Ghani has also become a well-renowned China hawk.
In march 2021, she sanctioned by the Chinese Communist Party among five other MPs.
She called this decision ‘an unprecedented move by the CCP to intimidate British MPs’.
In July 2024, she was elected Chairman of the Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker.
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This has made her the first ethnic minority MP to serve in The Chair of the House of Commons.
Ms Ghani has many responsibilities as Chair of the Ways and Means (Picture: In Pictures via Getty Images)
As Chairman of the Ways and Means, she deputises for the Speaker Lindsay Hoyle as well as a host of other specific responsibilities.
These include chairing Committees of the whole House, coordinating the sittings in Westminster Hall and oversight of all matters connected with Private Bills.
They are also in charge of chairing the Budget, which is why Ms Ghani was on our screens during Wednesday’s proceedings.
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