The next Commons Speaker
On 4 November the House of Commons will elect its new Speaker.\n\nWith Parliament in the spotlight, the approach that candidates propose to take to the challenges that will face the next Commons Speaker \u2013 from the interpretation of procedure, to the restoration of the Palace of Westminster and Parliament\u2019s engagement with the public \u2013 is of greater significance than ever.\n\nThis event with candidates running to become the next Speaker explored these important questions.\n\nParticipants included:\n\nHenry Bellingham MP\nChris Bryant MP\nHarriet Harman MP\nMeg Hillier MP\nEleanor Laing MP\nShailesh Vara MP\nThe event was chaired by Dr Hannah White, Deputy Director of the Institute for Government. There was an opportunity for audience questions.