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The Speaker of the House of Commons

Order! Order! Understand the role, history and current activities of The Speaker of the House of Commons

Speaker news

Members of the 2018 Youth Select Committee pose with Clerk of the Commons, Sir David Natzler at a Parliamentary evidence session

Youth Select Committee: Government responds to Inquiry into 'patchy' work experience

Read on to find out more about the Government repsonse to the Youth Select Committee Inquiry and the

'Contempt motion' on publishing of legal advice

Debate on a motion relating to the EU Withdrawal Agreement
BRIT School student gets Speaker audition

BRIT School student performs for the Speaker of the House of Commons.
Jewish refugee meets granddaughter of Attlee – the ex-PM who saved him

Reunion of a Jewish refugee and the granddaughter of Clement Attlee, who gave Paul shelter in 1939

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The role and history

The Speaker of the House of Commons chairs debates in the Commons chamber

Working with the Speaker

Further information on the individuals that work closely with the Speaker

Parliament and the public

Parliament and the public

A conversation with young people and communities

Lectures, events and speeches

Lectures, events and speeches

Full transcripts of key speeches and news of events

Speaker's Commission on Digital Democracy

The Speaker's Commission on Digital Democracy will explore how British democracy can meet the demands of the digital era and modern citizens.

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Topics: Speaker

Recent parliamentary material on the Speaker of the House of Commons. This includes briefing papers produced by the parliamentary research services, and the latest Early Day Motions put down by MPs.

Topical issues page on the Speaker

Speaker on YouTube

Interviews with the Commons Speaker and some key moments from the Commons Chamber.

Speaker on YouTube

Speaker on Flickr

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Speaker on Flickr

Other key officers and staff

Find out more about other officers and staff working in parliament.

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The Lord Speaker

Find out more about Speaker in 'the other place', The Lord Speaker

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