A Lewisham MP has vowed to shun buzzwords and jargon in favour of "plain, simple language".

Lewisham Deptford MP Vicky Foxcroft also told the Commons she did not consider politics was for 'the likes of me' when she was a teenager and said too many young people hold this view, with efforts needed to change it.

She is planning to put forward a Bill to lower the voting age to include 16 and 17 year olds.

The Lewisham Deptford MP also quoted the Red Flag - regarded as a Labour anthem - as she delivered her maiden speech.

Ms Foxcroft said: "On the campaign trail one of the things that came up on the doorstep was that politicians too often use language they don't relate to.

"In doing my maiden speech, and in future contributions to this House, I will ensure that I use language that the people of Lewisham and Deptford can relate to.

"Not policy speak, not buzzwords or jargon but plain, simple language."

She went on: "We need every young person, every person to recognise that politics isn't just for a political class it's for everyone and that's why I'll continue to meet with young people from our schools, colleges and youth groups and get them involved in politics. Their voice matters, they are the future.

"This is why I'll use the opportunity afforded to me by winning the private members' bill ballot to put forward a Bill calling for votes for 16 and 17 year olds.

"I only secured 16th place on the ballot, but my voice must be heard - just as 16 year olds should have their voices heard and their votes counted.

"They were rightly given the opportunity to vote in Scotland in the referendum. The future of their country was at stake and they turned out to vote.

"I ask you a question: is it right they can fight and die for their country, pay tax and contribute to the economy, get married, yet they can't have their views reflected at the ballot box?"