Speaker’s Statement appears here as a parliamentary thread from the Commons Chamber on 29 Jun 2026, with 1 speaker contributing 1 speech.

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Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to Jo Cox and said improving security for MPs, their families and staff remains central to protecting people who do democratic work.

Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle paid tribute to the former Labour deputy leader and minister, noting his more than 30 years as MP for Birmingham Sparkbrook and 20 years in the House of Lords.

The Speaker said the Peter Murrell case remains active until sentencing and permitted Members to discuss the broader issues raised by it, while warning them not to speculate about the sentence.