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'Oh dear': Commons Deputy Speaker mocks Scottish independence bill

A DEPUTY Speaker of the House Commons​ joked about a Scottish independence bill as it was introduced in the House of Commons.

The National (Scotland) · May 23, 2024

Where is Lindsay Hoyle and why was the deputy speaker chairing the budget?

Sir Lindsay has faced calls for his resignation following his controversial decision to allow a vote on a Labour amendment to an opposition day motion on the Gaza conflict

Evening Standard · Mar 6, 2024

Speaker apologises for 'Scottish nationalists' gaffe at PMQs

THE deputy speaker of the House of Commons has apologised after labelling SNP MP Stephen Flynn the “leader of the Scottish nationalists” ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 6, 2023

'Historic moment' as House of Commons backs Scottish independence motion

SNP Westminster leader Ian Blackford has praised a "historic moment" as MPs voted to pass a motion that Scotland "must be…

The National (Scotland) · Nov 2, 2022

MP denies voting to keep Johnson in return for Isle of Wight ‘bag of cash’

Bob Seely says Lisa Nandy’s corruption allegation misinterprets his statement to constituents

The Guardian - UK · Jun 8, 2022

SNP MP comes first in chance to change UK law after 'lottery win'

AN SNP MP has said he feels like he has won the lottery after being picked first  among backbenchers hoping to propose their own laws and…

The National (Scotland) · May 19, 2022

SNP MP ‘feels like he has won lottery’ after topping ballot to propose new laws

Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East MP Stuart McDonald won the private members’ Bill ballot.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022