Lindsay Hoyle

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Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Sir Lindsay Harvey Hoyle (born 10 June 1957) is a British politician who has served as the Speaker of the House of Commons since 4 November 2019. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chorley since 1997. Hoyle was previously a member of the Labour Party but resigned his party membership upon his election as Speaker.

Early Life and Education

Hoyle was born in Adlington, Lancashire. He is the son of former Labour MP Doug Hoyle. He was educated at Lord's College, Bolton, and later attended Runshaw College in Leyland.

Political Career

Hoyle was first elected to Chorley Borough Council in 1980, where he served until 1998. He was elected as the MP for Chorley in the 1997 general election, succeeding Den Dover. During his time as an MP, Hoyle has served on various committees and held several positions, including Chairman of Ways and Means and Deputy Speaker from 2010 to 2019.

Speaker of the House of Commons

On 4 November 2019, Hoyle was elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons, succeeding John Bercow. As Speaker, Hoyle is responsible for maintaining order during debates, deciding who may speak, and ensuring that the rules of the House are followed. He is also responsible for representing the Commons to the Monarch, the Lords, and other authorities.

Personal Life

Hoyle is married to Catherine Swindley, and they have one daughter. He is known for his interest in rugby league and is a supporter of the Bolton Wanderers Football Club.

Honours

In 2018, Hoyle was knighted for his services to politics. He was appointed a Privy Counsellor in 2019.

See Also

• Speaker of the House of Commons (United Kingdom)
• Chorley (UK Parliament constituency)
• Labour Party (UK)
• John Bercow