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Speaker news: Lookback at the week commencing 22 July 2024
Look back at some of the highlights of the week commencing 22 July 2024 from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
26 July 2024
Speaker hails all female Deputy Speaker line-up
Sir Lindsay Hoyle expressed his delight that for the first time ever he has an all-female and the most diverse line-up of Deputy Speakers.
23 July 2024
Speaker News: Lookback at the week commencing 15 July 2024
Look back at some highlights of the week commencing 15 July 2024 from Speaker of the House of Commons.
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
Sacred Hindu text presented to the House of Commons
Sacred Hindu text presented to the House of Commons
24 May 2024
Speaker thanks teachers ‘for engaging young people in democracy.’
Teachers from across the UK had the chance to quiz the Speaker of the House of Commons about his roots to Parliament - and what it was like having Nancy Pelosi in his Chorley constituency.
31 January 2024
Speaker praises Czech counterpart’s support for Ukraine
The Speaker of the House of Commons told his counterpart from the Czech Republic that her country’s support for Ukraine ‘was so important’.
25 January 2024
2023 updated rules of behaviour and courtesies guide available
An updated version of the 'Rules of behaviour and courtesies in the House of Commons' leaflet has been issued by the Speaker and the Deputy Speakers
13 November 2023
Speaker urges G7 colleagues: ‘We must stand by Ukraine’
Speaker urges G7 colleagues: ‘We must stand by Ukraine’
14 September 2023
Speaker Hoyle welcomes Jordanian counterpart in his first UK visit
Speaker Hoyle welcomes Jordanian counterpart in his first UK visit
14 September 2023
Yeoman Warders share their Queen's vigil memories with Commons Speaker one year on
Beefeaters - who watched over the Queen’s coffin during her Lying in State – returned to Parliament a year later for a special "thank you" from the Speaker of the House of Commons.
14 September 2023
Book a guided tour of Speaker’s House this autumn
From 25 September to 14 October, you can book a guided tour of the State Apartments in Speaker’s House. This 75-minute fully accessible tour includes the Grand Staircase, the Crimson Drawing Room, the State Dining Room, and the State Bedroom
01 August 2023
Commons Speaker praises Cypriot Speaker during historic visit
The Speaker of the House of Commons has praised his ‘counterpart and friend’ in the Cypriot House of Representatives for being ‘a record breaker and role model.’
04 July 2023
Speaker discusses WW2 resistance with Luxembourg ambassador
Speaker meets Luxembourg Ambassador
19 June 2023
Speaker shows French Ambassador letter from King Louis XIV to Parliament
A letter dating back to 1647 from a nine-year-old King Louis XIV was shown to France’s ambassador to the UK by the Speaker of the House of Commons.
22 May 2023