Queen Elizabeth II 1926 - 2022: Birmingham MPs pay tribute to Her Majesty

Queen Elizabeth II, who died on Thursday, 8 September aged 96, sat on the British throne for an incredible 70 years and is the longest-reigning monarch in the history of the United Kingdom.

Her Majesty’s passing has sent shock waves through the nation as the country prepares for a period of mourning.

Our city’s have been paying their respects to the Queen on social media.

Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips

“Service to the very end. The Queen was our constant. My love goes to her family and all around the world who are feeling such a loss. “The pain of grief is just as much part of life as the joy of love: it is perhaps the price we pay for love, the cost of commitment.”

Preet Gill, MP for Edgbaston

“I join the country in mourning the passing of Her Majesty the Queen. Our longest serving monarch. A constant in all our lives. May she rest in peace.”

Paulette Hamilton, MP for Erdington

Tahir Ali, MP for Birmingham Hall Green

“It is with a heavy heart that I learned of the passing of our Queen, Elizabeth II. A truly inspirational leader who has served this country through thick and thin. Her loss is a deep national tragedy that will be felt by all. Thoughts and prayers are with her family.”

Liam Byrne, MP for Birmingham Hodge Hill

“The heartbreaking news we feared In our grief we give thanks for a lifetime of service and strength, devotion and diligence, compassion and care. On behalf of everyone in Hodge Hill I offer our condolences to the Queen’s family. We shall miss Her greatly. God save the King.”

Shabana Mahmood, MP for Birmingham Ladywood

“As a child of Birmingham, Britain and the Commonwealth I am deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty the Queen and I know that sadness will be shared across my constituency, our city and its communities. My deepest condolences to the Royal Family.”

Steve McCabe, MP for Birmingham Selly Oak

“She was the last of her kind. I doubt we’ll ever see her like again. This is truly the end of an era. God bless.”

Gary Sambrook, Northfield MP

“Most of us have never known another Monarch in our lifetimes. In 70 years on the throne, she never put a foot wrong. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.Thank you Ma’amGod Save the King.”

Andrew Mitchell, MP for Sutton Coldfield

“Most of us have never known another Monarch in our lifetimes. In 70 years on the throne, she never put a foot wrong. My thoughts and prayers are with the Royal Family at this difficult time.Thank you Ma’amGod Save the King.”

Khalid Mahmood, MP for Birmingham Perry Barr

“Thank you for your service Ma’am, you were the strength for the United Kingdom and Commonwealth and you were admired across all nations. You will remain in our hearts always. May you Rest in Peace.”

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