MPs react to Sir Lindsay Hoyle's election as new Commons Speaker
4 November 2019, 22:01
MPs and politicians from across the political spectrum have joined together to congratulate Sir Lindsay Hoyle on becoming the new Speaker of the House of Commons.
The Labour MP for Chorley was elected by his fellow MPs to replace John Bercow who stepped down last month after a decade in the chair.
Sir Lindsay was one of seven candidates in the running, and finally received the necessary 50 per cent of votes in the fourth round of the ballot.
Following the vote announcement, Sir Lindsay was dragged to the chair by Tory MP Nigel Evans and Labour's Caroline Flint, as is dictated by Commons tradition.
As he took the position of Speaker, Sir Lindsay paid tribute to his late daughter Natalie, who died in December 2017.
MPs have taken to social media to congratulate the new speaker.
Chancellor of the Exchequer Sajid Javid tweeted that Mr Hoyle will "be great" in the role.
Congratulations @LindsayHoyle_MP. You’ll be great! https://t.co/VNZG2cILh0
— Sajid Javid (@sajidjavid) November 4, 2019
Sir Lindsay Hoyle's fellow candidate for the chair, Dame Eleanor Laing, also tweeted her congratulations.
Meg Hillier, who also ran for the position, said he had a "strong victory".
Many congratulations to @LindsayHoyle_MP on becoming Speaker of the @HouseofCommons.
— Dame Eleanor Laing MP (@eleanor4epping) November 4, 2019
We’ve worked together, as deputies, for six years and have been great friends.
Proud of you! E
Huge congratulations to @LindsayHoyle_MP for a strong victory and becoming the new #Speaker. Am pleased that he has made pledge to support staff in #Parliament.
— MegHillierMP (@Meg_HillierMP) November 4, 2019
Labour members praised Mr Hoyle, who has served as a Labour MP for the last nine years.
Congratulations @LindsayHoyle_MP on becoming the new speaker of the HOC. I know that you will be an asset to the House.
— Julie Cooper MP (@JulieForBurnley) November 4, 2019
Congratulations to the new Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle. He will he a fine Speaker and I hope a good champion of our Parliamentary democracy. Well done to @RhonddaBryant for a hard fought campaign too. He should be very proud of his campaign. Now back to the General Election
— Luke Pollard MP (@LukePollard) November 4, 2019
Huge congratulations to the North West’s own @LindsayHoyle_MP. Lindsay is a kind and strong man whose Speakership will bring a new tone of fairness and efficiency to the Commons and empower backbenchers to keep the executive in check.
— James Frith MP (@JamesFrith) November 4, 2019
Conservative MPs also showed their support for Mr Hoyle.
Congratulations to @LindsayHoyle_MP He will make an excellent Speaker of @HouseofCommons https://t.co/tsXuA0exVz
— Kevin Foster (@kevin_j_foster) November 4, 2019
Well done to my friend @LindsayHoyle_MP elected as Speaker of the House of Commons. I am proud to have voted for you in every one of today’s ballots!
— David Morris MP (@davidmorrisml) November 4, 2019
Congratulations to @LindsayHoyle_MP on becoming new Speaker. There was a great group of candidates but I’m sure he will do a fantastic job. He is a genuinely fair & decent person - exactly what the role requires, now more than ever.
— Craig Tracey MP (@craig4nwarks) November 4, 2019
