Recent news has highlighted Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's controversial decisions during a debate on Gaza in the UK Parliament. Hoyle faced criticism for allowing a Labour amendment to be voted on before an SNP motion, leading to chaos and calls for his resignation. The Speaker's rejection of an SNP request for a further Gaza ceasefire vote further fueled demands for him to step down. The situation escalated as 67 MPs signed a motion of no confidence against Hoyle, with mounting pressure from Conservative and SNP MPs.
Sir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle, born on June 10, 1957, is a British politician who has been serving as the Speaker of the House of Commons since November 2019. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997, initially representing the Labour Party. Hoyle's handling of parliamentary proceedings, particularly during contentious debates such as the recent Gaza ceasefire discussion, has brought him under intense scrutiny and criticism. His decisions have sparked debates about parliamentary procedure and the role of the Speaker in maintaining order and fairness in the House of Commons.
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67 MPs signed a motion of no confidence against Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle after his handling of a Gaza ceasefire debate.
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Speaker Lindsay Hoyle faced criticism for allowing a Labour amendment to be voted on before an SNP motion on a Gaza ceasefire, leading to chaos and calls for his resignation.
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The SNP plans to apply for another debate on Gaza following a chaotic vote in the Commons.
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Chaos erupted in the UK Parliament during a debate on Gaza, with Labour's handling of the issue coming under scrutiny.
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MPs are demanding the resignation of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle after he allowed a Labour amendment on an SNP motion calling for a ceasefire in Gaza to be heard.
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Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle faces calls to resign after allowing a Labour amendment on Gaza ceasefire, leading to chaos and a motion of no confidence.
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Speaker Lindsay Hoyle rejects SNP request for further Gaza ceasefire vote, sparking calls for his resignation
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Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle is facing mounting pressure to quit over his handling of a vote on Gaza, with Conservative and SNP MPs criticising his decision to allow a vote on a Labour amendment to an SNP motion on Gaza ceasefire.
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Speaker Lindsay Hoyle allowed a vote on a Labour motion for an 'immediate humanitarian ceasefire' in Gaza, sparking fury from SNP and Conservative MPs.
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