Martin Lewis holds back tears as he remembers late mother in moving Bafta speech

• Martin Lewis received a special award at the TV Baftas for his significant impact on British consumers and public life.
• During his acceptance speech, the personal finance expert tearfully recalled the sudden death of his mother in a car accident when he was just 11 years old.
• He shared how his childhood ended that day and he struggled for years, offering a message of hope that life can be transformed for those facing their own demons.
• Lewis also used the platform to make a plea to Rachel Reeves, criticising the freezing of the repayment threshold for Plan 2 student loans as “morally wrong”.
• The 54-year-old presenter, known for his self-titled personal finance programme and appearances on Good Morning Britain, was presented the award by Richard Osman.

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Martin Lewis tearfully recalls his mother’s death in emotional TV Bafta speech