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Lindsay Hoyle MP

Lindsay Hoyle MP

The Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Chorley

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 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 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 Lindsay Hoyle MP
Commons Diary: Lindsay Hoyle

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