Chaos in the Commons as ‘utterly bonkers’ scenes break out
SNP MPs and some Conservatives walked out of the chamber in an apparent protest at the state of affairs.
Tag: Lindsay Hoyle
Mordaunt launches Commons attack on Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle as Govt walks out of Gaza debate
"The Government will play no further part in the decision this House takes on today’s proceedings", she said, accusing Hoyle of "hijacking" the debate.
‘Bring back Bercow!’ – Sir Lindsay Hoyle heckled after Gaza debate decision
The Speaker took what was considered an unprecedented step of selecting two amendments.
Freudian slip? Speaker introduces Starmer as ‘prime minister’
Patience Sir Lindsay, patience!
Commons Speaker denies MP question amid sexual harassment investigation
Sir Lindsay Hoyle thought it was not appropriate to grant a question to Geraint Davies, who had ‘voluntarily agreed to stay away’ from the Commons.
Tory MP kicked out of PMQs after just 4 minutes by Lindsay Hoyle
The Speaker threatened to "name" the MP, which is parliamentary language for formally disciplining a politician.
King is a ‘force for good’ who will unite the Commonwealth, Commons Speaker says
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay said Charles’ reign will bring a ‘new relationship’ between Parliament and the monarchy as he approaches the role.
Brexit and triple PM ‘disaster’ has left UK democracy reeling – Hoyle
The Speaker acknowledged that the political turmoil of the last year left Britain an international laughing stock.
Commons suspended as row breaks out over Gove’s coal mine statement
“Sorry about this, this is not the way we do good government"