United Kingdom parliament

Lindsay Hoyle

Member of Parliament · Speaker

Transcripts of what Lindsay Hoyle said in Parliament, sitting by sitting. Only speeches whose speaker is confirmed are shown.

20 sittings with a confirmed speech

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Latest speeches

  1. House of Commons · House of Commons · 15 September 2026

    • Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice

      “This is about cells. Well, you kind of threw something, I don't think it was quite relevant to be honest. Just because you do doesn't mean to say I accept it. We've really got to stick to the question. I…”
      Watch from 22:36

    • Justice Oral Questions – Courts Bill, prisons, sepsis and youth justice

      “No, I think I've got the point. No, I think I've got the point. You're quite right. Let's deal with the issues, we'll judge whether sarcastically. Of course that's never been done by the honourable gentleman, I know. Be careful…”
      Watch from 1:04:41

    • Urgent Question – Tourism overnight visitor levy in England

      “Can I just help members who've been here a long time? Asking the minister is not how we do it. It's through the chair because that's how we try and keep the balance to make sure. Please, try and work…”
      Watch from 1:22:59

  2. House of Commons · House of Commons · 14 September 2026

    • Royal message: appointments to oversight bodies

      “I would like to offer my condolences to the Prime Minister on the death of his father. I'm sure the whole House will want to send our best wishes to him and his family at this sad time. Right, we…”
      Watch from 36:23

    • Speaker: announcement of new select committee chairs

      “Right, just before we go to the next part, I want to announce the results of the select committee elections that were held earlier today. In the Housing Committee and Local Government Committee election, 463 votes were cast, of which…”
      Watch from 7:08:00

  3. House of Commons · House of Commons · 10 September 2026

    • Opening remarks and transition to Cabinet Office questions

      “Before we start proceedings today, the House will know that tomorrow marks the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on the United States. The Speaker's Chaplain will deliver a special prayer before the start of business in the chamber tomorrow.…”
      Watch from 0:14

  4. House of Commons · House of Commons · 9 September 2026

    • Speech

      “Again, I note that a greater than unusual number of questions to the Minister for Women and Equalities have been transferred to other departments. Transfers are of course a matter for the Minister, but I would gently urge the Minister…”
      Watch from 0:23

    • Topical Women & Equalities: class unit, conversion practices, puberty blockers, assisted dying, smart glasses follow‑up

      “Bill Trough. Can I welcome the President and Secretary General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union who are in the gallery today? We now come to questions to the Prime Minister, which start with Lillian Jones.”
      Watch from 26:13

    • PMQs clash: defence spending, ZEV mandate and Chagos/Falklands

      “Mr. Baker, I don't need advice from you. I am not responsible for the answers. The Prime Minister answers the questions. Don't look to me, please. Right, Sarah Hall.”
      Watch from 42:32

  5. House of Commons · House of Commons · 8 September 2026

    • Opening of sitting and Committee of Selection

      “The contrary no. I think the ayes have it, the ayes have it. We now come to questions to the Chancellor of the Exchequer. Alice Stewart.”
      Watch from 0:27

    • Treasury Questions Q5–Q7: regional funding, fuel duty and productivity

      “Could I just say to both sides of the front bench, I really am struggling to get these members in. It's now twenty-nine minutes past and we've not even got through the topicals. So can you help me to help…”
      Watch from 55:42

  6. House of Commons · House of Commons · 7 September 2026

    • New writ for Holborn and St Pancras

      “The question is that I do issue my warrant to the Clerk of the Crown to make out a new writ for electing of a member to serve in the present Parliament for the borough constituency of Holborn and St…”
      Watch from 1:09

    • Housing Questions Q7–Q12: Green Belt, housing stock and local government reorganisation

      “Just a point, I'll let it go on the basis that it is actually about funding that follows housing growth. That's why I allowed it, so I think it was fair in fairness. Shadow Minister David Simmons.”
      Watch from 27:15

    • Ministerial statement: Local government reorganisation paused and reviewed

      “I think we've had this before, haven't we? Please, I want to hear this myself. It does affect my constituency and others, so the last thing I need is you heckling.”
      Watch from 1:08:44

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