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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As the House has now risen, I wish the parliamentary community, and everyone celebrating, a Merry Christmas.
I hope the New Year brings health and happiness to you and your family.
I hope the New Year brings health and happiness to you and your family.
December 18, 2025 at 5:53 PM
As the House has now risen, I wish the parliamentary community, and everyone celebrating, a Merry Christmas.
I hope the New Year brings health and happiness to you and your family.
I hope the New Year brings health and happiness to you and your family.
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Dr Neil Hudson MP to ask Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
From Dr Neil Hudson MP to ask Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
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.
December 18, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Dr Neil Hudson MP to ask Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
From Dr Neil Hudson MP to ask Emma Reynolds MP, Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will make a statement on the Government’s Animal Welfare Strategy.
Tonight, parliamentary and Jewish communities gathered for a Chanukah service in Westminster Hall.
We shared a silence to remember the victims and loved ones of the appalling terror attack in Sydney. The Lord Speaker and I lit the menorah. May light triumph over darkness.
We shared a silence to remember the victims and loved ones of the appalling terror attack in Sydney. The Lord Speaker and I lit the menorah. May light triumph over darkness.
December 17, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Tonight, parliamentary and Jewish communities gathered for a Chanukah service in Westminster Hall.
We shared a silence to remember the victims and loved ones of the appalling terror attack in Sydney. The Lord Speaker and I lit the menorah. May light triumph over darkness.
We shared a silence to remember the victims and loved ones of the appalling terror attack in Sydney. The Lord Speaker and I lit the menorah. May light triumph over darkness.
I have granted the following urgent questions 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...
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From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on...
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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.
December 17, 2025 at 11:21 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions 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...
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From Alex Burghart MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on...
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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.
December 16, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
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Today, I made a statement in the Chamber of the House of Commons about the appalling attack on Bondi Beach on the first day of Hanukkah.
December 15, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Today, I made a statement in the Chamber of the House of Commons about the appalling attack on Bondi Beach on the first day of Hanukkah.
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Stuart Andrew MP to ask Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the rise in flu and RSV admissions...
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From Stuart Andrew MP to ask Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the rise in flu and RSV admissions...
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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.
December 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Stuart Andrew MP to ask Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the rise in flu and RSV admissions...
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From Stuart Andrew MP to ask Wes Streeting MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make a statement on the rise in flu and RSV admissions...
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The flag of Alderney, part of the Crown Dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, has been raised in New Palace Yard to mark their Homecoming Day today.
This day recognises the islanders’ return home following its occupation during WWII.
This day recognises the islanders’ return home following its occupation during WWII.
December 15, 2025 at 9:40 AM
The flag of Alderney, part of the Crown Dependency of the Bailiwick of Guernsey, has been raised in New Palace Yard to mark their Homecoming Day today.
This day recognises the islanders’ return home following its occupation during WWII.
This day recognises the islanders’ return home following its occupation during WWII.
I am deeply shocked at the appalling attack at Bondi Beach on the first day of Hanukkah.
December 14, 2025 at 1:09 PM
I am deeply shocked at the appalling attack at Bondi Beach on the first day of Hanukkah.
You may have spotted my pets in the Houses of Parliament charity Christmas cards 🎄
£2.80 from each pack goes to the Speaker’s Art Fund, supporting arts and educational projects that increase understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK.
£2.80 from each pack goes to the Speaker’s Art Fund, supporting arts and educational projects that increase understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK.
December 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
You may have spotted my pets in the Houses of Parliament charity Christmas cards 🎄
£2.80 from each pack goes to the Speaker’s Art Fund, supporting arts and educational projects that increase understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK.
£2.80 from each pack goes to the Speaker’s Art Fund, supporting arts and educational projects that increase understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK.
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Matt Western MP to ask Darren Jones MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the United States’s National Security Strategy...
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From Matt Western MP to ask Darren Jones MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the United States’s National Security Strategy...
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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.
December 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Matt Western MP to ask Darren Jones MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the United States’s National Security Strategy...
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From Matt Western MP to ask Darren Jones MP, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, if he will make a statement on the United States’s National Security Strategy...
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Gavin Robinson MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the latest publication from Operation Kenova and the Governments response to its findings?
From Gavin Robinson MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the latest publication from Operation Kenova and the Governments response to its findings?
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.
December 9, 2025 at 11:29 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Gavin Robinson MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the latest publication from Operation Kenova and the Governments response to its findings?
From Gavin Robinson MP to ask Hilary Benn MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, if he will make a statement on the latest publication from Operation Kenova and the Governments response to its findings?
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick MP to ask David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the accuracy of data used to justify the restriction of jury trials...
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From Robert Jenrick MP to ask David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the accuracy of data used to justify the restriction of jury trials...
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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.
December 8, 2025 at 2:13 PM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick MP to ask David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the accuracy of data used to justify the restriction of jury trials...
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From Robert Jenrick MP to ask David Lammy MP, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the accuracy of data used to justify the restriction of jury trials...
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Yesterday, I, along with the Lord Speaker, welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and First Lady Ms Elke Büdenbender, to Parliament.
December 5, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Yesterday, I, along with the Lord Speaker, welcomed the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and First Lady Ms Elke Büdenbender, to Parliament.
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From David Simmonds MP to ask Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government if he will make a statement on the cancellation of scheduled local elections in May 2026.
From David Simmonds MP to ask Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government if he will make a statement on the cancellation of scheduled local elections in May 2026.
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.
December 4, 2025 at 9:27 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From David Simmonds MP to ask Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government if he will make a statement on the cancellation of scheduled local elections in May 2026.
From David Simmonds MP to ask Steve Reed MP Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government if he will make a statement on the cancellation of scheduled local elections in May 2026.
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mel Stride MP to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP if she will make a statement on the resignation of the Chair of the OBR.
From Mel Stride MP to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP if she will make a statement on the resignation of the Chair of the OBR.
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.
December 3, 2025 at 11:38 AM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Mel Stride MP to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP if she will make a statement on the resignation of the Chair of the OBR.
From Mel Stride MP to ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves MP if she will make a statement on the resignation of the Chair of the OBR.
Each year to mark Saint Andrew's Day, the Scottish Saltire flies in New Palace Yard. 🏴
If you visit Speaker’s House on a tour, take a look around and you will spot Scottish symbols throughout.
If you visit Speaker’s House on a tour, take a look around and you will spot Scottish symbols throughout.
November 30, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Each year to mark Saint Andrew's Day, the Scottish Saltire flies in New Palace Yard. 🏴
If you visit Speaker’s House on a tour, take a look around and you will spot Scottish symbols throughout.
If you visit Speaker’s House on a tour, take a look around and you will spot Scottish symbols throughout.
Happy Caernarfonshire Day. To mark this historic county day the flag of Caernarfonshire is flying in New Palace Yard today.
November 28, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Happy Caernarfonshire Day. To mark this historic county day the flag of Caernarfonshire is flying in New Palace Yard today.
Happy Bedfordshire Day. To mark this historic county day the flag of Bedfordshire is flying in New Palace Yard today.
Did you know that Bedfordshire has been mentioned in the House of Commons Chamber more than 9000 times?
Did you know that Bedfordshire has been mentioned in the House of Commons Chamber more than 9000 times?
November 28, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Happy Bedfordshire Day. To mark this historic county day the flag of Bedfordshire is flying in New Palace Yard today.
Did you know that Bedfordshire has been mentioned in the House of Commons Chamber more than 9000 times?
Did you know that Bedfordshire has been mentioned in the House of Commons Chamber more than 9000 times?
Lancashire Day commemorates the day when Lancashire first sent representatives to attend the ‘Model Parliament’ of King Edward I in 1295.
November 27, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Lancashire Day commemorates the day when Lancashire first sent representatives to attend the ‘Model Parliament’ of King Edward I in 1295.
I have granted the following urgent question in the
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick, to ask David Lammy, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the Government’s reported plans to further restrict the right to trial by jury for almost all offences
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick, to ask David Lammy, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the Government’s reported plans to further restrict the right to trial by jury for almost all offences
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 27, 2025 at 9:28 AM
I have granted the following urgent question in the
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick, to ask David Lammy, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the Government’s reported plans to further restrict the right to trial by jury for almost all offences
@houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Robert Jenrick, to ask David Lammy, Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make a statement on the Government’s reported plans to further restrict the right to trial by jury for almost all offences
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UK Parliament Week 2025 is here. 🎉
This year’s theme, UK Parliament: step-by-step, explores how Parliament works and why it matters.
Sign up for your free digital kit: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/
#UKPW
This year’s theme, UK Parliament: step-by-step, explores how Parliament works and why it matters.
Sign up for your free digital kit: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/
#UKPW
November 24, 2025 at 5:07 PM
UK Parliament Week 2025 is here. 🎉
This year’s theme, UK Parliament: step-by-step, explores how Parliament works and why it matters.
Sign up for your free digital kit: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/
#UKPW
This year’s theme, UK Parliament: step-by-step, explores how Parliament works and why it matters.
Sign up for your free digital kit: www.ukparliamentweek.org/en/
#UKPW
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP, to ask the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer if he will make a statement on the Ministerial Code.
From Alex Burghart MP, to ask the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer if he will make a statement on the Ministerial Code.
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 24, 2025 at 1:27 PM
I have granted the following urgent questions in the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk today.
From Alex Burghart MP, to ask the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer if he will make a statement on the Ministerial Code.
From Alex Burghart MP, to ask the Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer if he will make a statement on the Ministerial Code.
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.