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Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP

@LindsayHoyle_MP

The Speaker of the House of Commons and MP for Chorley

Tribute to Lord Hoyle – by Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Tribute to Lord Hoyle – by Sir Lindsay Hoyle
A chair of the PLP and later a minister in the Lords, my father was a kind, old-school gentleman who taught me the importance of public service. Mad about cricket and rugby league, he was my wingman, and I was his
Parliament is leading the way in building a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Health
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Parliament is leading the way in building a workplace culture that prioritises mental health
Parliament is more than a place of work; it is a community that represents the nation. That is why I put the health and wellbeing of its Members, staff and journalists top of the agenda when I became Speaker, to ensure the parliamentary community could be a leader on mental health.
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
Obituaries
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle tribute to Queen Elizabeth II: 'Even in death she had the ability to bring people together'
I was sitting in the Speaker’s Chair, listening to the new Prime Minister in her debut debate about energy prices, when a chill wind swept through the Chamber.
Celebrating seven decades of our Queen is something the Commons can unite on
History
By Sir Lindsay Hoyle MP
Celebrating seven decades of our Queen is something the Commons can unite on
As I am sure is the case for most people, Her Majesty the Queen has always been a constant presence in my life.
'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 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.
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.
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.