Reform the House of Lords by all means, but not through a second elected chamber. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
It is imperative we do the right thing by staff, and MPs as well. — Lindsay Hoyle Do the right thing Copy Share Image
The bullying culture is over. We are not going to tolerate it. — Lindsay Hoyle Bullying Copy Share Image
If you're going to work against me, I can also work against you as well! — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
How do you cope? You're busy. And that's why I keep busy. It's good for me. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
I have never known the monarch to object to what the House of Commons does. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Hopefully I don't come across bombastic. That's the one thing I don't want to do. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
If there's something that keeps me awake at night, it is the safety of MPs. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
You see the ups and downs of political life - one minute you've got a job the next minute you're thrown out. — Lindsay Hoyle Job Copy Share Image
Many must think the House of Commons is completely bound by tradition when they see us at work in the Chamber -… — Lindsay Hoyle Nothing Copy Share Image
I would like us to look at best practice in other parliaments around the world, to see if there are other models… — Lindsay Hoyle Around the world Copy Share Image
If you have been prime minister of this country, I do believe the country should recognise the service given. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Who would have thought we'd end up like a South American banana republic - and that's what worried me. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Britain, with MI5, MI6, Scotland Yard and other police forces is one of the best in the world at what we do… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
There is no greater day than seeing a packed chamber with everybody jostling to be in there. That's what brings this House… — Lindsay Hoyle Alive Copy Share Image
Brexit divided the country, divided families, and people's respect for a democracy has struggled. — Lindsay Hoyle Brexit Copy Share Image
At the end of the day, I want to make sure everyone feels supported and has somewhere to turn - and to… — Lindsay Hoyle Day Copy Share Image
If we haven't got democracy, what have we got?... It is about the respect of politicians, it's building trust with our constituents.… — Lindsay Hoyle Building trust Copy Share Image
We have not got a presidential system. We have a prime minister and that prime minister is answerable to the House of… — Lindsay Hoyle Health Copy Share Image
Petrol companies once known for exploration should now be under the spotlight for their exploitation. And we should be willing to demonstrate… — Lindsay Hoyle Climate Copy Share Image
I am very concerned about young men. We have had quite a lot of incidents of young men who feel they can't… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Whatever people might think, it is one of the toughest jobs in the world and I think it is respectful and it… — Lindsay Hoyle Knighthood Copy Share Image
In the end whatever the government might think, including the prime minister, we are all MPs, there to represent our constituencies. We… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Natalie was a light so bright - I could never have expected what happened. I'll never get over it. I need to… — Lindsay Hoyle Children Copy Share Image
I make sure everything goes evenly in the chamber. But also, I'm kind of the chief executive of the Palace of Westminster,… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
We called our parrot Boris because he's got untidy feathers and he only likes women. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
The House of Commons elected me to be the Speaker and there's nothing that's going to stop me from doing that. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
I always say to young people, I want you to be the next generation of politicians. I want you to take over,… — Lindsay Hoyle Champion Copy Share Image
What we can't allow is for thugs out there, wherever they come from, to try to stop democracy taking place. — Lindsay Hoyle Democracy Copy Share Image
When you go to school with farmers' sons called John and Steven it doesn't half toughen you up to be called Lindsay. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Members are elected to hold the government to account and we've got to allow them to do so. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
My belief is if you watch five games of rugby league, you'll be committed to it for life, because there is no… — Lindsay Hoyle Belief Copy Share Image
I'm always prompting MPs to talk about rugby league because it really is the greatest sport. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
We should not be steamrollered by a handful of dominant companies which monopolise the supply chain with ease. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
How did I become a type 1 diabetic? Nobody will ever know but I think it was the shock of my daughter. — Lindsay Hoyle Children Copy Share Image
Rugby league has this great history at Wembley through taking the Challenge Cup final there, and the lack of a statue is… — Lindsay Hoyle Football Copy Share Image
Covid-19 is an invisible enemy that has forced us all to change our behaviour, professionally, personally and socially. — Lindsay Hoyle Change Copy Share Image
If you go in and bawl and shout at each other, don't be shocked when the public might want to do the… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Whoever the candidate is, whatever the election, you should be freely able to walk down the street without harassment, without intimidation. — Lindsay Hoyle Candidate Copy Share Image
In times of crisis we must all find new ways of working - just as we did after the great fire and… — Lindsay Hoyle Crisis Copy Share Image
