Rising Calls for Speaker’s Resignation
Sir Lindsay Hoyle Faces Mounting Pressure
The demand for the resignation of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle has dramatically surged to 77 Members of Parliament. This increase in pressure comes after allegations that Sir Lindsay aided Keir Starmer in evading a revolt last Wednesday. The Speaker faced backlash for permitting a Labour amendment on an SNP motion advocating for a Gaza ceasefire to proceed.
Continued Calls for Resignation
Over the weekend, six additional MPs have joined the cohort urging Sir Lindsay Hoyle to step down from his position. The motion of no confidence against him was initially tabled by Tory member Sir William Wragg. Despite the escalating calls for his resignation, Sir Lindsay presided over this week’s parliamentary proceedings without directly addressing the ongoing controversy. He had previously issued two apologies to MPs regarding his handling of the contentious debate last Wednesday.
Speaker Hoyle’s Apologies and Explanation
During his address to the Commons on Thursday, Sir Lindsay explained that he allowed the Labour motion debate out of concern for MPs’ safety but acknowledged his error in judgement. He expressed regret, offering apologies to the SNP, the House, and admitting to his mistake, emphasizing the importance of rectifying errors. The Speaker underscored his responsibility to ensure the security of MPs who have faced threats related to their positions on the Middle East conflict, stating, “I have a duty of care and if my mistake is looking after members, I am guilty.”
MPs Expressing No Confidence
The list of MPs declaring a lack of confidence in Speaker Hoyle includes prominent names like William Wragg, Gary Sambrook, Jill Mortimer, John Stevenson, and many more from diverse political affiliations. Their collective stance reinforces the growing sentiment within the Parliament regarding the Speaker’s continued leadership.
Complete List of MPs with No Confidence
– William Wragg (Conservative – Hazel Grove)
– Gary Sambrook (Conservative – Birmingham Northfield)
– Jill Mortimer (Conservative – Hartlepool)
– John Stevenson (Conservative – Carlisle)
– Dr Kieran Mullan (Conservative – Crewe and Nantwich)
– Anthony Mangnall (Conservative – Totnes)
– Sir James Duddridge (Conservative – Rochford and Southend East)
– Jo Gideon (Conservative – Stoke-on-Trent Central)
– Chris Green (Conservative – Bolton West)
– Bob Blackman (Conservative – Harrow East)
– Tom Randall (Conservative – Gedling)
– Jonathan Lord (Conservative – Woking)
– Karl McCartney (Conservative – Lincoln)
– Derek Thomas (Conservative – St Ives)
– Jack Brereton (Conservative – Stoke-on-Trent South)
– Tom Hunt (Conservative – Ipswich)
– David Linden (Scottish National Party – Glasgow East)
– Stewart Malcolm McDonald (Scottish National Party – Glasgow South)
– Chris Law (Scottish National Party – Dundee West)
– John McNally (Scottish National Party – Falkirk)
– Gavin Newlands (Scottish National Party – Paisley and Renfrewshire North)
– Pete Wishart (Scottish National Party – Perth and North Perthshire)
– James Grundy (Conservative – Leigh)
– Martyn Day (Scottish National Party – Linlithgow and East Falkirk)
– Joanna Cherry (Scottish National Party – Edinburgh South West)
– Patricia Gibson (Scottish National Party – North Ayrshire and Arran)
– Brendan Clarke-Smith (Conservative – Bassetlaw)
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