Veteran British lawmaker Lindsay Hoyle has become the new Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing John Bercow in the role
The veteran Labour lawmaker was elected by his fellow MPs on Monday, just two days before Parliament is set to dissolve ahead of the general election next month. "This House will change, but it will change for the better," Hoyle promised the chamber after his election. The Speaker oversees parliamentary debates, deciding who can speak and choosing amendments, and has historically been a low-profile, politically impartial figure.
" Read MoreUK Speaker John Bercow bows out with parting shots for Brexit criticsIn keeping with tradition, Hoyle was physically dragged to the speaker's chair by other lawmakers after the vote. The tradition dates back to the darker ages of British politics, when the speaker acted as a messenger between Parliament and the monarch. At that time, the role carried its risks, as the speaker often paid the price for delivering a message the monarch didn't like.
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