Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom) - Wikipedia
WEBThe Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the House of Commons, the lower house and primary chamber of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. [3] The current speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, was elected Speaker on 4 November 2019, following the retirement of John Bercow.
List of speakers of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom
WEBThe Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the House of Commons of the United Kingdom. The office was established by the Acts of Union 1707 , which combined the Irish House of Commons and House of Commons of England , forming the modern Commons.
The Speaker of the House of Commons - UK Parliament
WEBSep 2, 2024 · The Speaker of the House of Commons chairs debates in the Commons chamber. The holder of this office is an MP who has been elected to be Speaker by other Members of Parliament. During debates they keep order and call MPs to speak.
Lindsay Hoyle - Wikipedia
WEBSir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle (born 10 June 1957) [1] is a British politician who has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and as Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997. Before his election as speaker, he was a member of the Labour Party.
Who is the Speaker of the House of Commons and what do they do? - BBC
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons. He has held the post since 2019, when he replaced John Bercow.
Who is the Speaker of the House of Commons and what do they …
WEBJul 9, 2024 · Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons. He has held the post since 2019, when he replaced John Bercow.
Speaker of the House of Commons - UK Parliament
WEBSep 9, 2024 · 22 July 2024. Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 8 July 2024. This week on Tuesday 8 July, Sir Lindsay Hoyle was re-elected as Speaker of the House of Commons for a second term. The House assembled in the Chamber of the House of Commons at 2.30pm ready for Father of the House, Sir Edward Leigh to chair proceedings. 15 July 2024.
Speaker's Office - UK Parliament
WEBThe Speaker is the chief officer and highest authority of the House of Commons and must remain politically impartial at all times. The Speaker also represents the Commons to the monarch, the Lords and other authorities and chairs the House of …
What is the Speaker's role in the House of Commons? - BBC
WEBMay 29, 2019 · The Speaker is the chief officer of the House of Commons and represents it to the monarch, visiting dignitaries and the House of Lords. If there is a tied vote in the Commons, the Speaker...
The role and powers of the Speaker of the House of Commons
WEBDec 13, 2019 · The Speaker of the House of Commons presides over debates and enforces the rules of the House, is the chief spokesperson of the House, and chairs the House of Commons Commission.
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