The 2024 intake of MPs marks a significant moment in British politics, featuring a record-breaking 335 new members, with more than half from the Labour Party following their landslide victory in the July general election.

Among these new MPs is Marie Tidball, who is advocating for the crucial role this cohort can play in shaping parliament and government.

Tidball emphasizes that the diverse professional backgrounds of the new MPs can lead to innovative solutions for longstanding issues.

Drawing from her own experiences as a disability rights advocate, Tidball argues for the necessity of increased representation of diverse life experiences within parliament.

She also highlights the importance of accommodating children who have missed school due to various challenges, reflecting her commitment to educational issues.

Tidball is actively running for the chair of the education select committee, asserting that the influx of new MPs can provide 'fresh eyes and fresh experience' to tackle the country's challenges.

Other newly elected Labour MPs, including Mike Tapp and Alice MacDonald, are also pursuing leadership roles in influential select committees.

However, the rapid appointment of some new MPs to ministerial positions before they have fully settled into their parliamentary roles has caused discontent among more seasoned colleagues.