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Speaker’s Statement
06 July 2026
Lead MP
Lindsay Hoyle
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Lindsay Hoyle raised concerns about speaker’s statement in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
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Mr Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Sir George Howarth, a former Member of Parliament for Knowsley from 1986 to 2024. He mentioned that Sir George held numerous posts on Select Committees and was appointed a Minister in the late 1990s before becoming a distinguished member of the Panel of Chairs. Mr Hoyle shared his personal connection with Sir George, stating they campaigned together for a by-election where he suffered from a bad back but managed to secure a large majority at the end of the campaign.
Lindsay Hoyle
Lab
Chorley
Mr Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Sir George Howarth, highlighting his service as an MP for Knowsley from 1986 to 2024 and his roles in Select Committees and the Panel of Chairs. He also noted their joint efforts during a by-election campaign where Sir George experienced back issues but still succeeded with a large majority.
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