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new speaker

Appears to be a man with integrity, which would be a bonus.  One of the few MP's who has remained silent as to whether he voted Remain or Leave in referendum..Anti Heathrow.  Pro Diana. Wants more moderate language to be used in H of C.  On balance seems credible.  He certainly couldn't be at Bercows low standard. A daunting job ahead,hope he succeeds

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2564d14 Comments

Pro Diana? What does that mean?

Sean Hodges ● 2564d

Perhaps he's a Paul Anka fan?

Michael Ixer ● 2564d

He has been a deputy speaker for nine years so should be familiar with the job specification.

Michael Ixer ● 2564d

"Pro Diana? What does that mean?"Pro hunting?https://commons.mtholyoke.edu/arth310rdiana/huntress-2/

David Ainsworth ● 2563d

'Pro Diana.'So the fact he liked the Princess of Wales makes him suitable to be Speaker of the HoC? Words (almost) fail me.He's been Deputy Speaker for years so it was odds on he'd take over from John Bercow who has done an amazing job under the unusual circumstances of the past 3 years.

Lucille Grant ● 2563d

re pro Diana.In August 97 he proposed that a hospital for children should be built and named after Diana as a memorial.  He also contacted BAA, operators of Heathrow, that the name could be changed to Diana, Princess of Wales Airport.  Both proposals were dismissed.  On clashing with Tony Blair re tuition fees and foreign policy, he said'I am not anti Tony Blair he made us electable ... but there are principles and promises you don't break. And no Lucille.  I am not so shallow as to judge a person for a governmental position on his personal likes and dislikes. with the exception of those running for high office..I had hoped to 'flesh out' the man

Barbara Shillabeer ● 2563d

I'm more interested that he shows his mettle today by allowing a question to the government about the report into Russian interference prior to the referendum Barbara.

Lucille Grant ● 2563d

Sir Lindsay Hoyle seems to be a man of integrity. I first took a real interest in him last week, when as deputy Speaker, he decided not to select Corbyn's amendments that would have given MPs a vote on whether to allow 16 year olds and EU nationals to vote in the upcoming GE. It will be great to have a fair and impartial Speaker at long last.  He is also an animal lover which tells me he has a kind heart.

Sue Hammond ● 2563d

An animal lover with a sense of humour? I believe his pets include a dog called Gordon, a tortoise called Maggie and a parrot called Boris ... 

Michael Ixer ● 2563d

All he needs now is a snake 🐍 called John after Bercow, Major or McDonnell?  You can choose which one ...

Sue Hammond ● 2563d

Sue, have you thought of renaming Snakey Nigel?

Jane Carter ● 2563d

No I hadn't Jane, but I'm sure they would both feel honoured. I'll think about it. 😉

Sue Hammond ● 2563d

Well Farage should feel honoured because isn't Snakey royal? Not too sure about the other way round!

Jane Carter ● 2563d

Yes he's a Royal Python. Good point!👏🏻

Sue Hammond ● 2563d