Speaker of the House of Commons14 Oct 2024'Sorrow' Salmond did not live to see an independent Scotland - FlynnMPs from across the political spectrum paid tribute to Alex Salmond at Westminster, where he served for 25 years.14 Oct 2024Scotland Politics8 Oct 2024Farage backtracks on constituency meetings claimThe Speaker's Office says it has "no recollection" of advising Farage not to hold in-person meetings.8 Oct 2024Politics13 Jul 2024MPs' safety 'keeps me awake at night,' says SpeakerSir Lindsay Hoyle says he has "never seen anything as bad" as the level of threats against MPs. 13 Jul 2024Politics9 Jul 2024What does the Speaker of the House of Commons do?Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons.9 Jul 2024UK Politics9 Jul 2024Watch: Moment Speaker dragged to Commons chairIn a traditional part of the process, the successful candidate pretends to be reluctant to take up the role.9 Jul 2024UK Politics19 Apr 2024Speaker describes 'void' left by father's death Lord Doug Hoyle died surrounded by his family on 6 April with his funeral due to be held in Chorley.19 Apr 2024Lancashire26 Feb 2024How the Gaza conflict is contorting UK politicsThe Conservatives, Labour, and Parliament itself are finding themselves torn by the furious arguments provoked by the Israel-Gaza war.26 Feb 2024UK Politics7 Nov 2023Speaker jokes he first met King in prisonSir Lindsay Hoyle tells the BBC's Vicki Young about the first time he met the King.7 Nov 2023UK Politics29 Mar 2023Funeral of Commons Speaker Betty Boothroyd heldBaroness Boothroyd, who served as Commons Speaker from 1992 to 2000, died aged 93 in late February.29 Mar 2023Leeds & West Yorkshire