Andrea Leadsom keynote speech

Published: July 18, 2019, 11:15 a.m.

The Institute for Government was delighted to welcome the Rt Hon. Andrea Leadsom MP, Conservative Member of Parliament for South Northamptonshire, and the former Lord President of the Council and Leader of the House of Commons\n\nShe spoke about her role as the Leader of the Commons, specifically her reflections on parliamentary reform, including proxy voting, bullying and harassment in Parliament and restoration and renewal of the Palace of Westminster.\n\nThe event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government. There was an opportunity for audience questions.