“If we haven't got democracy, what have we got?... It is about the respect of politicians, it's building trust with our constituents. It's a difficult road that we've got to follow but it's one we mustn't give up on.”

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.