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Sir Lindsay Hoyle | 158th Speaker of the UK @HouseofCommons. Father, grandfather and animal lover. Follow @LindsayHoyle_MP for my constituency work.

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Joined December 2020
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Happy Monmouthshire Day. Remembering the feast day of St Cadoc, the county's patron saint. Monmouthshire has been referenced in the House of Commons Chamber on more than 3,000 occasions.
Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, holding the Monmouthshire flag with Catherine Fookes MP with the Elizabeth Tower behind them.

ALT Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, holding the Monmouthshire flag with Catherine Fookes MP with the Elizabeth Tower behind them.

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Happy Cumberland Day. Today we mark the county's stunning landscape. The flag's blue and white waves represent Cumberland's coastline and lakes while the Grass-of-Parnassus flowers reflect its fertile uplands. Cumberland has featured in 150 House of Commons debate titles.
Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with Cumberland flag and Members of Parliament from Cumberland constituency.

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Happy Derbyshire Day. The Derbyshire flag is flying today in New Palace Yard, recognising the people and heritage of this historic county. Derbyshire is represented by 11 constituencies in the House of Commons.
Speaker of the House of Commons posing for a photo with Derbyshire flag and Members of Parliament representing Derbyshire constituency.

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Speaker of the House of Commons posing for a photo with Derbyshire flag and Members of Parliament representing Derbyshire constituency.

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Happy Gloucestershire Day. Marking the lifting of the Siege of Gloucester in 1643, we celebrate the county's rich history. Gloucestershire has been referenced in the House of Commons Chamber on 7600 occasions.
Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the Gloucestershire flag with two Gloucestershire Members of Parliament in New Palace Yard.

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As Yom Kippur is observed in the UK and worldwide, sending best wishes for a meaningful fast.
Yom Kippur text in white underneath the Speaker’s logo with a background of a wood-panelled corridor with patterned carpet and sunlight casting shadows across the floor and wall.

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A pleasure to discuss parliamentary reform with Jacob Oboth-Oboth, Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda. Strong parliaments depend on transparency and accountability, and it was valuable to share perspectives on supporting democratic processes and effective governance.
Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with Speaker of Parliament of Uganda outside Speaker's House with UK and Uganda flags behind them.

ALT Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with Speaker of Parliament of Uganda outside Speaker's House with UK and Uganda flags behind them.

Speaker of Uganda Parliament looking at Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. They are sitting down in a red upholstered chair in an ornate room.

ALT Speaker of Uganda Parliament looking at Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. They are sitting down in a red upholstered chair in an ornate room.

Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda writing on a book on a wooded desk in a wood-paneled room.

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Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle posing for a photo with Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda, British High Commissioner to Uganda and the High Commissioner of Uganda to the UK outside Speaker's House with UK and Uganda flags behind them.

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I have granted the following urgent questions in the @HouseofCommons today. From @Rebecca_SPaul to ask the @lisanandy, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport @DCMS, if she will make a statement on.. (1/4)
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Sep 15
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with @MoJGovUK questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 15 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.

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.. the implications of the closure of the Saudi East-West oil pipeline for UK energy security, fuel prices and global oil supply, and on the steps the Government is taking in response. And (3/4)
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From @wendychambLD to ask @angelaeagle, the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs @DefraGovUK, if she will make a statement on the English Whisky Geographical Indication Single Malt definition.
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This weekend, I represented the @HouseofCommons at the 24th @G7 Speakers’ Summit in France. A vital forum for parliamentary leaders to exchange ideas and tackle the evolving challenges facing democracies today. Read more: parliament.uk/business/news/… (1/2) ©️Assemblée nationale
Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the G7 nations parliaments Speakers in front of the G7 Speaker's Summit logo and the nations' flags.

ALT Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the G7 nations parliaments Speakers in front of the G7 Speaker's Summit logo and the nations' flags.

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, speaking in front of a microphone on a table with other delegates.

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Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives with UK and Japan flags behind them.

ALT Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the Speaker of Japan's House of Representatives with UK and Japan flags behind them.

Speaker of the House of Commons, Sir Lindsay Hoyle, posing for a photo with the French Assembly with UK and French flags behind them.

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We discussed how Parliaments can build public trust, harness artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, and strengthen their role in reviewing foreign and defence policy. Thank you @YaelBRAUNPIVET for hosting this valuable exchange among G7 presiding officers. (2/2)
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We discussed how Parliaments can build public trust, harness artificial intelligence (AI) responsibly, and strengthen their role in reviewing foreign and defence policy. Thank you to @YaelBRAUNPIVET for hosting this valuable exchange among G7 presiding officers. (2/2)
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Happy Rutland Day Today, the Rutland historic county flag is flying in New Palace Yard in recognition of the county’s heritage and communities. Rutland has been featured in 19 debate titles in the House of Commons.
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Wishing everyone celebrating Rosh Hashanah today a happy and peaceful New Year.
Rosh Hashanah writing with the Speaker logo on top on a background of an ornate wooden window panel with light coming in.

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In the House of Commons this week, we marked the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 attacks with prayer and reflection. We remembered those who lost their lives, those who still mourn, and all who responded with courage. My thoughts remain with all affected.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @HouseofCommons today. From @gregsmith_uk to ask @Heidi_Labour, the Secretary of State for Transport @transportgovuk, if she will make a statement on .. (1/2)
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Sep 10
The House of Commons sits from 9.30am today starting with @cabinetofficeuk questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Thursday 10 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.

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.. the failure of the United Kingdom’s air traffic control system and the resulting disruption to flights and passengers. (2/2)
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Marking Emergency Services Day. In recognition of the incredible work of all those in the Emergency Services we are proudly flying the 999 day flag in New Palace Yard today. Thank you for your service.
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I have granted the following urgent question in the @HouseofCommons today. From @CalumMillerLD to ask @Ed_Miliband, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs @FCDOGovUK, if he will make a statement on ... (1/2)
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Sep 8
The House of Commons sits from 11.30am today starting with @hmtreasury questions.
House of Commons Order Paper Tuesday 8 September 2026, link in post for full Order Paper.

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.. comments from the Argentinian President and President Donald Trump regarding the UK’s sovereignty over the Falkland Islands. (2/2)
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