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The Speaker of the House of Commons

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

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Speaker responds to MPs

'All MPs should be able to have their voices heard in representing their constituents.'

Letter to the Speaker from Centenary Action Group

MPs say they fear a rapid return to physical proceedings could impact high risk colleagues.
Parliament celebrates International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday

Parliament celebrates International Nurses Day and Florence Nightingale’s 200th Birthday
Speakers' tribute on VE Day

The quest for freedom that was fought for so bitterly during the Second World War has a special resonance this year, with the country under lockdown.

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