The Speaker of the House of Commons

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Your UK Parliament Award winners announced!

Celebrating the work of people across the UK who make a difference in their communities and beyond.

Commons Speaker lifts the lid on Brexit

Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, visits the University of Birmingham
New lay member appointed to SCIPSA

Appointment of former deputy chair of the Metropolitan Police Authority, takes the number of lay members to three.
Steve Brine MP gives evidence to Committee on sexual health services

Health and Social Care Committee hears from the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Public Health and Primary Care, NHS England, and Association of Directors of Public Health

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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

View our image galleries of The Speaker of the House of Commons

Speaker on Flickr

Other key officers and staff

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

Other important roles

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Speaker publications

Lord Speaker Fowler

The Lord Speaker

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

Lord Speaker