‘I felt alone and scared’: MP tells parliament of attempt to take his own life

A Conservative MP has earned cross-party plaudits after speaking in parliament about his attempt to take his own life and encouraging others to seek help.

Elliot Colburn held back tears after standing up during prime minister’s questions and speaking of how ‘luckily’ his attempt in 2021 had failed and he was found by family members quickly. Colburn began his speech by reminding the House of Commons chamber that February is Boost Your Self-Esteem Month and Children’s Mental Health Month

Conservative MP tells parliament of attempt to take his own life