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News from the Speaker of the House of Commons
Young people from the British Overseas Territories vote for the topic they will debate in the House of Commons Chamber
Over 2900 young people, aged 11-18, from across the UK Overseas Territories, have voted in the first ever Make Your Mark Ballot for the Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies during this year's UK Parliament Week.
10 December 2024
The Speaker visits Gibraltar to support young people engage in democratic processes and their community
The Speaker of the House of Commons, visited Gibraltar from 5 to 8 December with a focus on how young people engage in democratic processes and their community.
10 December 2024
Amir of Qatar visits Parliament
The Amir of Qatar, His Highness Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, addressed Parliament on Tuesday 3 December. Find out more
03 December 2024
Speaker hails student debaters for future-proofing democracy
The Speaker of the House of Commons said he was reassured that ‘democracy is in safe hands’ after he watched young people take part in UK Parliament Week activities.
18 November 2024
Sir Lindsay hosts Somali Speaker in his first visit to the UK
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed his counterpart from Somalia - on his first ever visit to the UK.
14 November 2024
Rev’d Mark Birch named as 81st Speaker’s Chaplain
Sir Lindsay Hoyle has spoken of his ‘delight’ in welcoming one of the main organisers of the State Funeral and Coronation to the role of Speaker’s Chaplain.
12 November 2024
Speaker attends the 10th G20 Parliamentary Speakers’ Summit (P20) in Brazil
The Speaker represented the House of Commons at the parliamentary forum hosted by the Congress of Brazil and supported by the Inter Parliamentary Union.
08 November 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 28 October 2024
Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 28 October from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
05 November 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 21 October 2024
Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 21 October from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
30 October 2024
House of Commons agrees to establish Speaker’s Conference
House of Commons agrees to establish Speaker’s Conference
23 October 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 14 October 2024
Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 14 October from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
21 October 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 7 October 2024
Look back at some highlights from the week commencing 7 October from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
11 October 2024
Inter-Parliamentary relations, peace and education - a focus for a historic visit from House of Commons Speaker to Qatar
The Speaker of the House of Commons visited Qatar from the 16 to 18 September to strengthen ties between the two Parliaments.
19 September 2024
Speaker news: Lookback at the week commencing 9 September 2024
Look back at some of the highlights of the most recent sitting week from the Speaker.
18 September 2024
G7 Speakers unite in support of Ukraine
The Speaker of the House of Commons received ‘the highest honour’ that the Ukrainian Parliament could give him for his ‘outstanding’ support for the people and Parliament of Ukraine.
12 September 2024