House of Commons Speaker
@commonsspeaker.parliament.uk
Sir Lindsay Hoyle | 158th Speaker of the UK House of Commons. Father, grandfather and animal lover.
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Members of the parliamentary community and guests gathered in Speaker’s House this Disability History Month to recognise and learn from the achievements of disabled people across the UK.
November 20, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Members of the parliamentary community and guests gathered in Speaker’s House this Disability History Month to recognise and learn from the achievements of disabled people across the UK.
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From James Cartlidge MP to ask John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the use of lasers by the Russian spy ship Yantar.
From James Cartlidge MP to ask John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the use of lasers by the Russian spy ship Yantar.
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 20, 2025 at 9:35 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From James Cartlidge MP to ask John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the use of lasers by the Russian spy ship Yantar.
From James Cartlidge MP to ask John Healey MP, Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a statement on the use of lasers by the Russian spy ship Yantar.
It was a pleasure to welcome MPs and MEPs to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly this week.
Discussions focused on strengthening the EU-UK partnership and security and foreign policy cooperation to promote peace and stability.
Discussions focused on strengthening the EU-UK partnership and security and foreign policy cooperation to promote peace and stability.
November 19, 2025 at 2:13 PM
It was a pleasure to welcome MPs and MEPs to the UK-EU Parliamentary Partnership Assembly this week.
Discussions focused on strengthening the EU-UK partnership and security and foreign policy cooperation to promote peace and stability.
Discussions focused on strengthening the EU-UK partnership and security and foreign policy cooperation to promote peace and stability.
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mims Davies MP to ask Jo Stevens MP, Secretary of State for Wales, if she will make a statement on the aftermath of the recent severe flooding impacting Monmouthshire...
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From Mims Davies MP to ask Jo Stevens MP, Secretary of State for Wales, if she will make a statement on the aftermath of the recent severe flooding impacting Monmouthshire...
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The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 19, 2025 at 11:27 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mims Davies MP to ask Jo Stevens MP, Secretary of State for Wales, if she will make a statement on the aftermath of the recent severe flooding impacting Monmouthshire...
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From Mims Davies MP to ask Jo Stevens MP, Secretary of State for Wales, if she will make a statement on the aftermath of the recent severe flooding impacting Monmouthshire...
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I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mel Stride MP to ask Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury, if she will make a statement on briefings to the press about the contents of the Budget.
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From Mel Stride MP to ask Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury, if she will make a statement on briefings to the press about the contents of the Budget.
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The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mel Stride MP to ask Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury, if she will make a statement on briefings to the press about the contents of the Budget.
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From Mel Stride MP to ask Rachel Reeves MP, Chancellor of the Exchequer at HM Treasury, if she will make a statement on briefings to the press about the contents of the Budget.
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It was a pleasure to wish members of the parliamentary community and special guests a joyous and peaceful Diwali in Speaker’s House 🎇
November 14, 2025 at 11:44 AM
It was a pleasure to wish members of the parliamentary community and special guests a joyous and peaceful Diwali in Speaker’s House 🎇
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Louie French MP to ask Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on her involvement in the appointments process for the ...
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From Louie French MP to ask Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on her involvement in the appointments process for the ...
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The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 12, 2025 at 11:12 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Louie French MP to ask Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on her involvement in the appointments process for the ...
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From Louie French MP to ask Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, if she will make a statement on her involvement in the appointments process for the ...
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At this morning’s #ArmisticeDay service, I laid a wreath at the Recording Angel Memorial in Westminster Hall on behalf of the House of Commons to remember all those from the parliamentary community and beyond who fought for our freedoms.
November 11, 2025 at 2:53 PM
At this morning’s #ArmisticeDay service, I laid a wreath at the Recording Angel Memorial in Westminster Hall on behalf of the House of Commons to remember all those from the parliamentary community and beyond who fought for our freedoms.
Since opening the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance last week, they have been filling with messages of remembrance.
November 11, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Since opening the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance last week, they have been filling with messages of remembrance.
Lest we forget 🌺
📸 Imperial War Museums
📸 Imperial War Museums
November 9, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Lest we forget 🌺
📸 Imperial War Museums
📸 Imperial War Museums
On behalf of the House of Commons I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this #RemembranceSunday.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
November 9, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On behalf of the House of Commons I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this #RemembranceSunday.
We will remember them.
We will remember them.
Today we are marking the annual British Indian Ocean Territory day by flying the flag in New Palace Yard.
November 8, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Today we are marking the annual British Indian Ocean Territory day by flying the flag in New Palace Yard.
It was a pleasure to join dedicated volunteers in Westminster Underground Station to sell poppies in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 🌺
November 7, 2025 at 6:08 PM
It was a pleasure to join dedicated volunteers in Westminster Underground Station to sell poppies in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal 🌺
A highlight of the parliamentary calendar is chairing UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons Chamber.
Democracy is only as good as the next generation. It was a joy to see Members of Youth Parliament engaging and raising the issues that matter to them.
Democracy is only as good as the next generation. It was a joy to see Members of Youth Parliament engaging and raising the issues that matter to them.
November 6, 2025 at 6:22 PM
A highlight of the parliamentary calendar is chairing UK Youth Parliament in the House of Commons Chamber.
Democracy is only as good as the next generation. It was a joy to see Members of Youth Parliament engaging and raising the issues that matter to them.
Democracy is only as good as the next generation. It was a joy to see Members of Youth Parliament engaging and raising the issues that matter to them.
I am privileged to call Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi my friend after our time working together during her Speakership.
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November 6, 2025 at 4:48 PM
I am privileged to call Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi my friend after our time working together during her Speakership.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
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The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 5, 2025 at 11:08 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
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I was honoured to speak at the annual Speaker JH Whitley Memorial Lecture last week and to meet three generations of the Whitley family.
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November 4, 2025 at 1:14 PM
I was honoured to speak at the annual Speaker JH Whitley Memorial Lecture last week and to meet three generations of the Whitley family.
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I was honoured to lead the planting of Remembrance stakes in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance yesterday.
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November 4, 2025 at 10:36 AM
I was honoured to lead the planting of Remembrance stakes in the House of Commons Gardens of Remembrance yesterday.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the verdict in the trial of "Soldier F".
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the verdict in the trial of "Soldier F".
The House of Commons sits from 2.30pm today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
November 3, 2025 at 1:00 PM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the verdict in the trial of "Soldier F".
From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the verdict in the trial of "Soldier F".
I am deeply shocked by the appalling knife attack on the Cambridgeshire train last night. My thoughts are with all those injured and with the families affected by this senseless act of violence.
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November 2, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I am deeply shocked by the appalling knife attack on the Cambridgeshire train last night. My thoughts are with all those injured and with the families affected by this senseless act of violence.
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75 years ago this week, the rebuilt House of Commons Chamber was opened following its destruction during the Second World War.
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October 31, 2025 at 2:28 PM
75 years ago this week, the rebuilt House of Commons Chamber was opened following its destruction during the Second World War.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Anneliese Dodds MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the UK’s activities to promote the protection... (1/2)
From Anneliese Dodds MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the UK’s activities to promote the protection... (1/2)
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
October 30, 2025 at 9:11 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Anneliese Dodds MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the UK’s activities to promote the protection... (1/2)
From Anneliese Dodds MP to ask Yvette Cooper MP, Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, if she will make a statement on the UK’s activities to promote the protection... (1/2)
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
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The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
The #OrderPaper is published each sitting day and lists the business of the House.
October 29, 2025 at 11:13 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
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Today I met with our second cohort of apprentices on the Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy.
In total we’ve had 14 new apprentices join the scheme in the past year, all working to support the important work we do here in the House of Commons, the home of British democracy.
In total we’ve had 14 new apprentices join the scheme in the past year, all working to support the important work we do here in the House of Commons, the home of British democracy.
October 29, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Today I met with our second cohort of apprentices on the Speaker’s Apprenticeship Academy.
In total we’ve had 14 new apprentices join the scheme in the past year, all working to support the important work we do here in the House of Commons, the home of British democracy.
In total we’ve had 14 new apprentices join the scheme in the past year, all working to support the important work we do here in the House of Commons, the home of British democracy.
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber, following the destruction caused by incendiary bombs during the Second World War.
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October 28, 2025 at 3:19 PM
This week marks the 75th anniversary of the rebuilding of the House of Commons Chamber, following the destruction caused by incendiary bombs during the Second World War.
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