“Behind our age-old customs, the House has always adapted and innovated to meet the needs of the times to ensure that we can continue to hold the Government to account. And we have shown a remarkable survival instinct too.”

British politician, Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019

Sir Lindsay Hoyle is a British politician. He has served as Speaker of the House of Commons since 2019 and has represented Chorley in Parliament since 1997. Before becoming Speaker, he sat for many years as a Labour MP. His public career is defined by long service in the Commons and by the office he holds at the centre of the House, where his role is to preside over debate and proceedings.