THE outgoing MP for Oxford East has made his final speech in Parliament today during a debate on the Finance Bill.

Andrew Smith, who is stepping down ahead of the June general election, thanked those around him for support over the last 30 years.

The Finance Bill enacts measures from Philip Hammond's budget last month and was rushed through the House of Commons today before Parliament adjourns for the election.

It includes provisions on tax avoidance and tackling childhood obesity.

Speaking to the Commons, Mr Smith said: "I made my maiden speech to this house on the remaining stages of the 1987 Finance Bill. There is a certain symmetry on my making my last remarks on this one.

"Right now it makes sense to invest more in productive infrastructure training and public services, with action to combat poverty and secure Brexit terms which enable our country to grow and flourish.

"I wish we had a Finance Bill for social justice, standing up for the many, not the few, and that's what we need a Labour government for."

Mr Smith paid tribute to his colleagues in Parliament, saying it had been a 'privilege' to be an MP for 30 years.

He added: "I would like to say a huge thank you to all those who have helped me serve for 30 years the wonderful constituency of Oxford East: my family, my neighbours in Blackbird Leys, party members and supporters, my trade union, my office staff, party organisers across the years and most of all, my constituents."