Lindsay Hoyle MP: speeches

Speeches

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  I call the Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, Dame Emily Thornberry.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Before I call the Prime Minister, I wish to make a brief statement. The subject that we are about to discuss is of the utmost seriousness. I expect the discussion to be focused on the facts and the issues at hand, and not on personal attacks against individual Members. Although certain criticisms may be made about the Government collectively, “Erskine May” makes it clear—in paragraph 21.24—that any accusations against individual Members about lying or misleading the House may be made only on a substantive motion; they may not be made as part of an exchange on a statement. The House rule on this is in place to ensure that Members focus on the substantive matters under discussion. If a debate is needed about matters of individual conduct, that must be drawn in the proper terms with notice. I encourage all Members to engage in respectful debate, as our constituents would expect.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  You have no duties. I have a duty to carry out, which is to control this House. One chance—do you want to leave now, or not?

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Order. A lot of Members are still trying to catch my eye, so can I help the Prime Minister and everybody in the Chamber? Please help each other; let us speed up the questions.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  I call Sir Ed Davey, Leader of the Liberal Democrats.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  I am running this for 10 more minutes and then that is it.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  I call the Chair of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  No, you’re not!

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Order. Please, let us get other people in.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  I call the Leader of the Opposition.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Order. I am sorry, but we do not use that word, and I am sure the Member will withdraw it.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Order. Leave now—I will name you otherwise. I would go now, if I were you.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Security Vetting · Hansard source

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  Order. That is not relevant, don’t worry.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Falling School Rolls · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister—welcome to the Front Bench.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Falling School Rolls · Hansard source

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  I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I call the Liberal Democrat spokesperson.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Secretary of State.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Higher Education: Freedom of Speech · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 20 Apr 2026 · Cost of Living: Students · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Minister.

• 16 Apr 2026 · Child Poverty · Hansard source

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  I call Marsha De Cordova.

• 16 Apr 2026 · Grassroots Music Venues · Hansard source

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  I heard it through the grapevine!

• 16 Apr 2026 · Tourism Sector · Hansard source

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  I call the shadow Secretary of State.

• 16 Apr 2026 · Client Board: Progress · Hansard source

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  I call Marsha De Cordova.

• 16 Apr 2026 · Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games · Hansard source

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  I call the Chair of the Culture, Media and Sport Committee.

• 16 Apr 2026 · World Cup: Support for Fans · Hansard source

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  The game will be over if you are not careful!