Speaker accused of 'political decision' to select Labour amendment on Gaza vote
Wednesday, 21 February 2024 Sir Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, is facing a backlash from Tory MPs over his decision to select both the Labour and government amendments to the SNP's Gaza ceasefire motion.
Sir Keir Starmer has “categorically” denied threatening Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to select Labour’s amendment in the Gaza ceasefire debate, in a move that unleashed parliamentary chaos. Sir Lindsay came under pressure amid accusations he helped the Labour leader avoid another damaging...
In his debut address as Prime Minister in the Commons, Sir Keir Starmer began by extending his congratulations to Sir Lindsay Hoyle on his re-election as Speaker. He acknowledged Sir Lindsay's leadership over the most diverse parliament in the UK's history in terms of race and gender representation. Starmer expressed pride in the role his party has played in achieving this diversity, along with contributions from all parties. He highlighted the significance of the current parliament hosting the largest cohort of LGBT+ MPs globally. Additionally, Sir Keir congratulated Sir Edward Leigh on becoming the new Father of the House and recognized Diane Abbott as the new Mother of the House, celebrating their contributions and milestones in parliamentary service.
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Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as Commons Speaker, telling MPs he would continue to be “fair, impartial and independent”. After MPs approved the motion to elect Sir Lindsay, he was dragged to the Speaker’s chair by Cat Smith and Tory former minister Sir David Davis. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
David Lammy has said he hopes to see a hostage deal emerge "in the coming days" and called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his first trip to Israel and.. Sky News
A recent poll reveals a staggering 72% of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, with many calling for his immediate departure. This dramatic shift in public opinion follows widespread criticism of the government's handling of the October 7 Hamas attack and the ongoing Gaza conflict. Protests demanding Netanyahu's resignation, a ceasefire, and the return of hostages have intensified.
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A former senior Labour MP has called on the man who took his seat to "provide a full account of all his dealings" with one of his vocal supporters who is now.. Sky News
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Sir Keir Starmer paid tribute to colleagues past and present as he made his first appearance in the House of Commons since becoming prime minister. Sir Keir reiterated the commitment he made during the campaign to “replace the politics of performance with the politics of service”. He said: “Service is a precondition for hope and trust, and the need to restore trust should weigh heavily on every Member here, new and returning alike.” Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt has criticised Labour for provoking chaos in the chamber on Wednesday night, after speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle allowed a Labour amendment on a Gaza ceasefire to be..
Government minister Maria Caulfield said that "it is clear" The Speaker of the House of Commons has "lost the confidence of some MPs." It comes as Sir Lindsay Hoyle is under pressure over his handling..
Conservative MP Sir Michael Fabricant says whilst he hopes the speaker of the House of Commons has "learnt a valuable lesson," he does not think he should lose his job. It comes as Sir Lindsay Hoyle is..
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