Lord Speaker in the news

In his role as an ambassador for the House of Lords, the Lord Speaker makes occasional appearances in the media. Here are some of his recent comments to newspapers, broadcasters and online publications:

Today in Parliament, 12 January 2024: The Lord Speaker speaks with the BBC Radio 4 programme on the role of the House of Lords in the run-up to a general election.
Times Radio, 18 December 2023: The Lord Speaker chats with Lord Vaizey for the Meet the Peers (m4a, 9MB) feature, discussing the work of the Lords and his own political career and revealing details of his taste in music, film and art.
Sunday Mail, 17 December 2023: The Lord Speaker explains how he sees the House of Lords as an 'enabler of democracy' and wants to see voices from all parts of the UK represented there.
The Economist, 7 November 2023: Lord McFall argues that any reform of the Lords must be founded on a proper understanding of the work it performs.
Financial Times, 31 July 2023: Lord McFall discusses options for reform to the nomination system for new peers.
Daily Telegraph, 17 July 2023: Lord McFall wrote an article on House of Lords reform to mark the publication of the Fifth Report by the Lord Speaker's Committee on the Size of the House.
BBC Radio Scotland, 8 July 2023: Lord McFall spoke to the Good Morning Scotland programme (m4a, 2MB) about the work of the Lords.
Civil Society magazine, 14 June 2023: Lord McFall discusses how charities can engage with the House of Lords.
The Times, 27 May 2023: In an interview, Lord McFall calls for debate on structure of appointments system for peerages.
The House, 14 May 2023: Lord McFall argues that the House of Lords is well-placed to investigate the challenges and opportunities presented by AI.
The Week in Westminster, 6 May 2023: Lord McFall discusses the work of the Lords on the BBC Radio 4 programme (interview starts at 14.28).
The Guardian, 6 April 2023: Lord McFall calls for review of cap on numbers of independent peers recommended by the House of Lords Appointments Commission.
Sunday Post, 12 March 2023: Lord McFall calls for rigorous vetting of new peers.
Westminster Insider podcast, 24 February 2023: Lord McFall discusses the purpose of the House of Lords.
The Independent, 3 December 2022: Lord Speaker warns of the unintended consequences of a wholly elected Upper House.
The House, 28 October 2022: Lord McFall becomes the first Lord Speaker to make an official visit to the Irish parliament and address their senate, the Seanad Éireann, in Dublin.
Life Peers' Life Stories podcast, 25 October 2022: Lord McFall discusses his background and experience and his journey to the Lord Speakership.
Holyrood magazine, 21 June 2022: John McFall: I'd like the House of Lords to be considered the best think tank in the country.
The House, 19 March 2022: In a joint interview, Speakers Lord McFall and Sir Lindsay Hoyle talk about their close working relationship.
House of Lords Podcast, 24 September 2021: Joint interview with the Speakers of the Commons and Lords.
Politico, 14 May 2021: Newly elected Lord Speaker wants peers in the UK’s second chamber to get closer to the people they serve.