A Tory MP was moved to tears in the House of Commons as he bravely revealed how he attempted suicide during a dark chapter of his life.
Opening Up about Mental Health Struggles
With unflinching honesty, Elliot Colburn stood up at Prime Minister's Questions in front of fellow MPs and recalled how he once thought the "world would be better off" without him.
A Touching Moment of Support
After Mr. Colburn sat down, several fellow Tories were seen patting him on the shoulder and comforting him.
A Message of Gratitude and Apology
He thanked his family and loved ones for saving him but also apologized to them for putting them through "such an awful ordeal".
Highlighting the Importance of Mental Health Awareness
The MP for Carshalton and Wallington then asked Rishi Sunak to send a message to those struggling with their mental health.
He said: "Does the Prime Minister agree that one death by suicide is one too many? And will he send a message from the despatch box today that whatever you are going through, you are not alone, that help is out there, and better days lie ahead?"
A Promise to Take Action
Mr. Sunak commended him for his "bravery" and said the Government takes the issue "incredibly seriously". He added: "The new suicide prevention strategy ensures that we will have the actions in place to reduce suicide over the next years, because we absolutely recognize the impact that it has on people, their families, and we should do everything we can to prevent that from happening."
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