Message to Attend the Lords Commissioners

Expressed gratitude for his constituents and colleagues, highlighted his past achievements as Speaker during the covid pandemic and other significant moments. Emphasised his commitment to the role of fairness, impartiality, and independence in serving Parliament.

Proposed Sir Lindsay Hoyle for re-election as Speaker, praising his contributions to Lancashire and his leadership during challenging times. She also acknowledged his support for new Members and Back Benchers.

Sunak congratulates the Prime Minister on his election victory and welcomes all Members, old and new. He acknowledges the loss of diligent representatives and commits to rebuilding the Conservative party as an effective Opposition. Sunak also praises Sir Edward Leigh's service and Diane Abbott's trailblazing role in Parliament.

Leigh, speaking as the Father of the House, thanks the Speaker-Elect for defending Back Benchers' rights to speak their mind. He pays tribute to his predecessor and expresses gratitude for the Speaker's efforts to make most Members happy.

Abbott congratulates the Speaker-Elect on serving through tumultuous times with grace. She welcomes new MPs and acknowledges Baroness Harriet Harman's efforts for an equal and diverse House.

Welcomes new Members, expresses hope to work constructively despite previous disagreements. Acknowledges shared resilience in retaining seats during the election.

Congratulates the Speaker and highlights his commitment to Back-Bench representatives. Praises the Speaker's Lancashire roots, steadfast nature, and community service.

Endorses the Speaker for his neutrality and dignity in office, contrasting him with a previous occupant who was seen as undermining democracy. Supports the Speaker's commitment to fairness.

Congratulates the re-elected Speaker, highlights progress in gender representation and equal voting rights for all constituents. Emphasises the principle of public service.

Praises the Speaker's support for new Members and Back Benchers to hold the Government accountable. Calls for a less tribal form of politics focused on national interest.

Welcomes all new Members and advises respect towards the Speaker, who is crucial in protecting Back Benchers and smaller parties. Praises his fairness and support for diversity of opinion.

Congratulates the re-elected Speaker, highlights the representation of a more integrated Northern Ireland in Parliament. Acknowledges the importance of fair leadership for diverse parties and public service.

Expressed congratulations to the new Speaker, Mr Speaker-Elect. Emphasised the importance of Northern Ireland’s place within the United Kingdom and criticised the partitioning caused by a foreign border and the control of 300 areas of law in Northern Ireland by a foreign Parliament.

Thanked party representatives for their kind words and acknowledged previous Deputy Speakers, expressing gratitude to Nigel, Rosie, Eleanor, and Sir Roger.

Signified the pleasure of His Majesty that the House should present their Speaker at 3.45 pm in the House of Peers for Royal Approbation.