“Since my father introduced me to the game, I have loved the fast pace, high collision nature of rugby league, but also its vital role in bringing communities together and developing upcoming talent.”

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.