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Richard Boyd Barrett Thanks Long-Serving Usher After 32 Years

Richard Boyd Barrett Thanks Long-Serving Usher After 32 Years

Richard Boyd Barrett thanked long-serving usher Nick for 32 years of service on behalf of People Before Profit and the Independent Party's technical group. He praised the ushers as "unsung heroes" and wished Nick an enjoyable retirement, mentioning football and golf.

Tribute in the chamber


Richard Boyd Barrett delivered a brief tribute in the chamber, expressing gratitude for Nick's 32 years of dedication and acknowledging his contribution on behalf of People Before Profit and the Independent Party's technical group.

Acknowledgement of ushers


He emphasised that the place could not function without the hard work of ushers, describing them as the "unsung heroes" who keep proceedings running smoothly.

Retirement wishes


He wished Nick well in retirement, inviting him to enjoy his time off whether following football, golf or other pursuits.

Richard Boyd Barrett — frame from speech: Richard Boyd Barrett Thanks Long-Serving Usher After 32 Years (04.02.2026)

Closing remarks


The remarks concluded with a thank you directed at Deputy Carradine, ending the short statement of appreciation.

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Transcript
Can I just thank Nick on behalf of People Before Profit and the Independent Party's technical group for an amazing 32 years and this place wouldn't be able to function without the hard work that you've done and all of the ushers here who are the unsung heroes of this place. Thanks for everything and enjoy your retirement, enjoy the football, the golf or whatever it is you're going to be at. Thank you, Deputy Carradine.