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Bermuda thanks Sir David for raising its voice in the wider world
Sir David Amess was hailed as ‘one of Bermuda’s biggest cheerleaders’ by its Premier, as he laid a wreath to the MP in the House of Commons.
19 November 2021
Sir Lindsay Hoyle welcomes Czech delegation to Speaker’s House
The flag of the Czech Republic flew for the first time at the main entrance to Parliament to mark a visit by the President of the country’s Senate to the Speaker of the House of Commons.
19 November 2021
UK Speaker agrees to host security conference for Cayman Islands
The Speaker of the Parliament of the Cayman Islands has called on the Speaker of the House of Commons to convene a mini-conference on security.
09 November 2021
Speaker marks century of Remembrance with ‘constituency garden’
Poppy tributes are to fill the main entrance to Parliament as the Speaker of the House of Commons began the planting of its first ever ‘Constituency Garden of Remembrance’.
08 November 2021
Commons Speaker discusses bilateral links with Hungarian Ambassador
The inter-parliamentary links between Hungary and the UK "are in good shape", the Hungarian Ambassador to the UK told the Speaker of the House of Commons
04 November 2021
Speaker tells young fund-raisers: "I am so proud of you."
Two best friends who raised an incredible £220,000 for a hospital charity after one of them was diagnosed with cancer have been treated to a tour of Speaker’s House.
01 November 2021
Speaker praises public for crowning Sir David Amess’s pooch ‘Westminster Dog of the Year’
Parliament’s biggest animal lover – Sir Lindsay Hoyle - was first to congratulate Sir David Amess’s beloved pooch Vivienne as she was crowned Westminster Dog of the Year
28 October 2021
Speaker and King hail 100 years of diplomatic relations between UK and Jordan
The Speaker of the House of Commons has welcomed the King of Jordan – his first Royal visitor to Parliament
28 October 2021
Speaker and Sri Lankan minister share vision for Commonwealth future
Reviving the Commonwealth to meet the needs of a modern world, was a central topic of discussion during a visit by Sri Lanka’s foreign minister to the Speaker of the House of Commons
27 October 2021
Speaker hails UK-India friendship: "We have so much we can share and build on."
The High Commissioner for India thanked the Speaker of the House of Commons for the UK’s generous support to her country when it was hit by a virulent second wave of the Covid 19 pandemic
27 October 2021
Commons flies Kazakh flag for visit by Ambassador
The Speaker of the House of Commons congratulated Kazakhstan for 30 years of independence during his meeting with the country’s ambassador to the UK.
21 October 2021
Speakers and Presidents of the Lower Houses of the member states of the G7 Chorley, United Kingdom 2021 – Declaration
We, the Speakers and Presidents of the Lower Houses of the member states of the G7, reaffirm the central role played by Parliaments in democratic life
21 September 2021
Lords debates enhancing quality of government
Members discuss training in core leadership skills for ministers and senior civil servants. Learn more
17 September 2021
Speaker Hoyle says House of Commons "has lost one of its dearest friends" as he opens tearoom in her memory
The family of one of the best-loved staff members in the House of Commons say they are "proud beyond measure" that her name will be forever associated with the Members’ Tea Room.
14 September 2021
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
03 September 2021