Jess Phillips MP, who spoke exclusively with the Mirror about why the extravagant ceremony’s significance always makes her cry at the evening’s glittering Pride of Britain Awards, spoke exclusively with the Mirror.
Jess Phillips paused for a moment to reflect on what the Pride of Britain Awards mean to her and why she won’t be drinking “really, really drunk” this evening.
In an exclusive chat with the Mirror, the parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding and Violence Against Women and Girls spoke of how the winners give her hope that “the world can change on a micro and macro level”, even in the face of so much grim news.
Celebrities from all different glamorous disciplines showed up in all their finery for the 26th year of the annual awards ceremony, which was hosted by Carol Vorderman and Ashley Banjo. The real stars, however, are those unsung heroes who continue to inspire year after year, as Phillips, 44, pointed out. And as their bravery and overcoming challenges are revealed, it’s likely there won’t be a dry eye in the room.
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Phillips spoke with enthusiasm about the long-running awards ceremony, which has a special place in the hearts of so many, while speaking with the Mirror about the star-spangled drinks reception.
Phillips explained to us, “I’ve been coming for about five years and I just get really teary.” These individuals deserve celebration. These people appeal to me more than the celebs who don expensive frocks. Because I haven’t yet heard the stories, it will all be completely new to me. Every year, I find it hard to believe how much people have created products that have changed the lives of thousands of people.
“I think it is really important. We celebrate a lot of goff in our world, there are huge amount of celebration of things that don’t matter. It is really nice to come to events where it is about peoples actual lives.”
She continued, “It’s always nice to feel optimistic.” Most of the time, the country’s output leaves people feeling a little depressed. therefore, celebrating is always a good idea. If I didn’t believe the world would change, I wouldn’t continue to work in politics. Actually, the world can change on both a micro and macro level in situations like this.
Of course, parliamentary work never stops, and Phillips won’t be free to dance the night away with celebs and a bottle of fizz. Sharing her plans for the rest of her packed evening, Phillips admitted: “I just cry, I will cry then I will go back to the House of Commons because we have got 14 votes at 11 at night. So I will be at the House of Commons till 2am. What I won’t do tonight is get really, really drunk but I will still cry.”
This year’s winners include campaigners, fundraisers, kids who have overcome incredible odds, and everyday heroes who have taken their own lives to save others. Make sure to follow all the nighttime activity here.
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