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Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

The Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Chorley

Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Told To Call Out MPs Refusing To Wear Masks In Parliament
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle should insist MPs wear face masks when they are in the chamber, according to the civil service union, who criticised politicians for "making light" of the issue.
'He was one of life’s optimists: kind, big-hearted and generous'. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays Tribute to Sir David Amess
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
'He was one of life’s optimists: kind, big-hearted and generous'. Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays Tribute to Sir David Amess
I was in my office in Chorley, about to address a school assembly, when the call came through, that an MP had been stabbed. That it was Sir David Amess. And he had multiple injuries.
Speaker urges tolerance amid Rose Duffield transgender row
Political parties
By Noa Hoffman
Speaker urges tolerance amid Rose Duffield transgender row
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has urged the public to exercise “tolerance” towards elected Members with whose views they disagree.
Beloved Commons Staff Member Memorialised In New Tea Room Plaque
Obituaries
By Noa Hoffman
Beloved Commons Staff Member Memorialised In New Tea Room Plaque
The life of one of Parliament’s “best-loved” former staff members has been commemorated in a new plaque now hanging at the entrance to the Members’ Tea Room.
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Coronavirus
Speaker “Far From Happy” With Government Over Commons Snub On NHS Pay Announcement
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised the government after health minister Helen Whately failed to announce details of the NHS pay deal in her statement on Wednesday.
Speaker Forced To Intervene After No Black MPs Are Picked To Speak On Racist Abuse In Commons
Political parties
Speaker Forced To Intervene After No Black MPs Are Picked To Speak On Racist Abuse In Commons
The Speaker’s Office was forced to intervene on Wednesday after a procedural issue meant no black MPs were selected to speak during an urgent question on racist online abuse.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute to Prince Philip
Social affairs
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle pays tribute to Prince Philip
When I first heard about the death of Prince Philip, I thought of the tremendous loss to the Her Majesty the Queen – the Duke was always by her side and gave his ideas, advice and encouragement to her for more than 70 years.
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Health
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Parliament can lead the way in showcasing a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
The House of Commons is one of the largest workplaces in the country – and we have experienced all the same challenges, and successes, of home working during the pandemic while keeping the business of the house running.
Union flag flown outside House of Commons for the first time to mark Commonwealth Day
Home affairs
By The House Staff
Union flag flown outside House of Commons for the first time to mark Commonwealth Day
Three new flagpoles have been installed in New Palace Yard to allow the flag of the Union and other nations to be displayed outside the Commons for the first time.
Parliament opens purpose-built broadcasting studio with BSL interpreters and 4k-ready tech
Culture
By The House Staff
Parliament opens purpose-built broadcasting studio with BSL interpreters and 4k-ready tech
The Houses of Parliament have opened a new purpose-built broadcasting hub as part of plans to make Commons and Lords proceedings more accessible.
MPs Hit Out At 'Unethical' Academics For Sending Them 'Spoof' Emails During The Pandemic
Coronavirus
MPs Hit Out At "Unethical" Academics For Sending Them "Spoof" Emails During The Pandemic
MPs and unions have heavily criticised a group of academics for sending fictitious emails to their offices as part of a research project monitoring responses.
Andrea Leadsom Calls For Major Overhaul Of 'Undemocratic' House of Commons Commission
Culture
Andrea Leadsom Calls For Major Overhaul Of "Undemocratic" House of Commons Commission
Spending decisions involving millions of pounds worth of taxpayers' money are being made by a Parliamentary committee without “scrutiny and transparency” according to a former House of Commons leader, who today launched a major broadside against the way Parliament is being run.
A New Covid Test Centre Has Been Launched In Parliament In A Bid To Halt Further Outbreaks
Coronavirus
By John Johnston
A New Covid Test Centre Has Been Launched In Parliament In A Bid To Halt Further Outbreaks
MPs and staff working in Parliament will be offered asymptomatic testing under a new plan established to help curb the spread of the virus in Westminster.
MPs should stay out of Parliament for now, but remain positive
Coronavirus
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
MPs should stay out of Parliament for now, but remain positive
With constituencies often many hundreds of miles from London, MPs have the potential to be the ultimate super-spreaders and put everyone we come into contact with at risk. For now, we must meet virtually.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Sends “Solidarity” To US Counterpart Nancy Pelosi After Rioters Trash Her Office
Foreign affairs
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle Sends “Solidarity” To US Counterpart Nancy Pelosi After Rioters Trash Her Office
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has written to his American counterpart Nancy Pelosi to express “solidarity” after her office was ransacked when pro-Trump rioters stormed Congress in Washington DC last night.
The Government Has Cut A Deal With Rebel Tories On Coronavirus Laws After The Speaker Accused Boris Johnson Of A “Total Disregard” For Scrutiny
Coronavirus
The Government Has Cut A Deal With Rebel Tories On Coronavirus Laws After The Speaker Accused Boris Johnson Of A “Total Disregard” For Scrutiny
The government has agreed a deal with rebel Tory MPs to offer more scrutiny of coronavirus legislation after the Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unleashed a furious tirade at the way restrictions have been introduced.
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were 'All Over Twitter' Before Parliament Knew About Them
Coronavirus
The Speaker is Furious with Matt Hancock Because Lockdown Changes Were "All Over Twitter" Before Parliament Knew About Them
A furious Lindsay Hoyle has threatened to drag Matt Hancock to the Commons to answer questions every day after new lockdown restrictions were announced to the media before Parliament.
Commons Speaker warned Parliament “risks failing in its duty of care” to staff over Tory MP accused of rape
Political parties
By Georgina Bailey
Commons Speaker warned Parliament “risks failing in its duty of care” to staff over Tory MP accused of rape
Prospect trade union said an initial meeting with the Speaker “went nowhere near close to addressing [our] concerns”
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Communities
Junior minister rebuked in Commons for 'questioning judgement' of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle
Junior minister Chris Pincher was rebuked in the Commons for "questioning the judgement" of Speaker Lindsay Hoyle after he was sent to respond to an urgent question on his boss's conduct.
The Breakfast Briefing: Lindsay Hoyle braces MPs for epic queues as Jacob Rees-Mogg pushes end to virtual Commons
Coronavirus
The Breakfast Briefing: Lindsay Hoyle braces MPs for epic queues as Jacob Rees-Mogg pushes end to virtual Commons
Your essential guide to what’s moving in Westminster this morning from the PoliticsHome team.
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns of ‘deadlock’ over end of virtual Commons as MPs asked to form long queues to vote
Coronavirus
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns of ‘deadlock’ over end of virtual Commons as MPs asked to form long queues to vote
The Commons Speaker says he has has been forced to “break the deadlock” over controversial plans to end remote voting on Tuesday.
‘Utterly irresponsible’ – Inside the battle over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plan to bring the Commons back amid the coronavirus lockdown
Coronavirus
By Alain Tolhurst
‘Utterly irresponsible’ – Inside the battle over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plan to bring the Commons back amid the coronavirus lockdown
Parliamentary officials raced to get an unprecedented virtual chamber up and running during the coronavirus lockdown. But the Government wants MPs to ‘set an example’ as the rest of the country starts to head back to work. Alain Tolhurst reports on the almighty battle brewing over the return of the Commons.
Matt Hancock’s ‘tone’ row, Boris v Keir - and a ticking off from the Speaker: catch up on all this week’s key Commons clashes
Coronavirus
By Eleanor Langford
Matt Hancock’s ‘tone’ row, Boris v Keir - and a ticking off from the Speaker: catch up on all this week’s key Commons clashes
PoliticsHome reporter Eleanor Langford rounds up all the punchiest Commons exchanges of the week for The House Live
MPs warned of ‘punishment’ if they let someone else vote for them as new virtual system ready to go
Coronavirus
MPs warned of ‘punishment’ if they let someone else vote for them as new virtual system ready to go
MPs have been warned they will be “punished accordingly” if they use a new virtual system to let someone else cast a vote for them remotely during the coronavirus lockdown.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns Boris Johnson over plan to use Sunday TV speech for coronavirus lockdown ‘roadmap’
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle warns Boris Johnson over plan to use Sunday TV speech for coronavirus lockdown ‘roadmap’
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has criticised the Government amid reports Boris Johnson will spell out his lockdown exit strategy in a televised speech before MPs are given the chance to take a look.
Is the 'hybrid' Parliament here to stay?
Coronavirus
By Sebastian Whale
Is the 'hybrid' Parliament here to stay?
With the introduction of a semi-virtual Parliament underway, some MPs are calling for the measures to be installed on a permanent basis. Sebastian Whale reports
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle urges MPs to 'stay away' from Westminster after unveiling 'virtual' Parliament plans
Coronavirus
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle urges MPs to 'stay away' from Westminster after unveiling 'virtual' Parliament plans
House of Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle has urged MPs to "stay away" from Parliament after he unveiled plans for a "hybrid" system to allow meetings to be conducted remotely.
Coronavirus: MPs set to approve 'hybrid Parliament' plans to grill ministers via video link
Coronavirus
Coronavirus: MPs set to approve 'hybrid Parliament' plans to grill ministers via video link
MPs are set to approve plans for a so-called "hybrid parliament" which will see them grilling ministers via video link amid the coronavirus lockdown.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle defends extra £10,000 in expenses provided for MPs and staff to work from home
Coronavirus
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle defends extra £10,000 in expenses provided for MPs and staff to work from home
Lindsay Hoyle has defended the decision by Parliament watchdogs to make an extra £10,000 available to each MP to help them and their staff work from home during the coronavirus outbreak.
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Coronavirus
Dominic Raab says ‘strong team spirit’ behind Boris Johnson after PM admitted to intensive care with coronavirus
Dominic Raab has said there is an “incredibly strong team spirit” behind Boris Johnson after the Prime Minister was moved to an intensive care unit with worsening coronavirus symptoms.
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle backs calls for 'virtual House of Commons' amid coronavirus outbreak
Coronavirus
Speaker Lindsay Hoyle backs calls for 'virtual House of Commons' amid coronavirus outbreak
The Speaker of the House of Commons has backed calls for a "virtual" Parliament to allow MPs to keep on scrutinising the Government during the coronavirus outbreak.
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
Coronavirus
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Together we will rise to the challenge of this historic crisis and emerge from it stronger
If we can all do our bit, go against our instincts and keep our distance, stay indoors, yet stay in touch, we will endure this, writes Sir Lindsay Hoyle
I will ensure the House of Commons is fit for the 21st century.
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
I will ensure the House of Commons is fit for the 21st century.

Writing ahead of The House magazine's Speaker hustings, Sir Lindsay Hoyle says our "fractured Parliament" needs a Speaker who can unite MPs 
Commons Diary: Lindsay Hoyle
Home affairs
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Commons Diary: Lindsay Hoyle

Deputy speaker of Parliament Lindsay Hoyle reflects on the week in which Parliament's security was breached.