The new MP for Reading West and Mid Berkshire has pledged to stand up for small businesses and the self-employed. Olivia Bailey made the promise as she gave her maiden speech in Parliament on Thursday, September 12. Traditionally, this allows MPs an opportunity to talk about their constituency, their predecessors and their personal political journey. Elected to the new seat in July, the Labour politician shared with her fellow MPs some highlights of the constituency including from Tilehurst, which she said “has always been a place of skilled labour”. She reminded Parliament of the role the Ato…