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    London MP Elliot Colburn reveals he attempted suicide in emotional speech during PMQs

    by Rachael Burford and Nicholas Cecil Feb 07, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: HoC

    A London MP has publicly spoken out about his suicide attempt for the first time in an emotional speech during Prime Minister’s Questions.

    Elliot Colburn became tearful as he thanked the NHS for looking after him and apologised to his family and loved ones.

    The Carshalton and MP said

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