House Quote by Lindsay Hoyle Download Open image “It takes a lot to silence the House of Commons.” — Lindsay Hoyle ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.1 out of 5 (4 ratings) Copy quoteShare House House of commons Silence Takes
Many must think the House of Commons is completely bound by tradition when they see us at work in the Chamber - but nothing… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Now that the House of Commons is trying to become useful, it does a great deal of harm. — Oscar Wilde Copy Share Image
It excites world wonder in the Parliamentary countries that we should build a Chamber, starting afresh, which can only seat two-thirds of its Members. It is difficult to explain this to those who do not know our ways. They cannot easily be made to understand why we consider that the intensity, passion, intimacy, informality and spontaneity of our Debates constitute… — Winston Churchill Copy Share
I'm impatient not with the House of Commons as an institution, but with the way in which it is operated. This doesn't prove I… — Pierre Trudeau Copy Share Image
I can't get very excited about the House of Commons these days because I don't feel the power is there. What is really bizarre… — Robert Harris Copy Share Image
The essence and foundation of House of Commons debating is formal conversation. The set speech, the harangue addressed to constituents, or to the wider… — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
I have never pretended to be a great House of Commons man, but I pay the House the greatest compliment I can by saying… — Tony Blair Copy Share Image
The Commons is one of the most depressing and intellectually unstimulating places in the country. [On the state of British politics — Clare Short Copy Share Image
If ever I left the House of Commons it would be because I wanted to spend more time on politics. — Tony Benn Copy Share Image
When I'm in office I always keep Members of Parliament talking. If they stopped they might start thinking. — Winston Churchill Copy Share Image
For far too long the House of Commons has been run as little more than a private club by and for gentleman amateurs. — John Bercow Copy Share Image
I have lost my dad, my inspiration and the country has lost a truly dedicated parliamentarian. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
There's no excuse for bullying. I don't care what caused it. Whatever it was doesn't make it acceptable. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
When an MP says to me, 'Lindsay, I don't think I'm going to stand again. I don't feel safe. My family must come first,'… — Lindsay Hoyle 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, the House… — 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 you have been prime minister of this country, I do believe the country should recognise the service given. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Of course, we're going to have division of views. That's what politics is all about. I don't want them all to agree with each… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
Others like myself will carry on meeting constituents, but doing it in a very safe environment, that's the key to us. That's what we… — 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
Regulation of petrol companies and the major retailers must demonstrate commitment to the motorist and the U.K.'s hard-pressed transport industries. — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
I'm a person who enjoys history, and history is very important to us - very very important it's about making judgement on history. It's… — Lindsay Hoyle Copy Share Image
I need a bath." He chuckled. "You smell of smoke, as do I." The duke turned, leaning heavily on his cane. "Jameson, open the… — Karen Hawkins Copy Share Image
I understand that it's the music that keeps me alive... That's my lifeblood. And to give that up for, like, the TV, the cars,… — Bruce Springsteen Copy Share Image
Our concept of a family holiday was going to a guest house in the Lake district or Wales where walking was part of the… — Roger Bannister Copy Share Image
One of the best moments of any Liars show is hearing the crowd squawk 'We're doomed! We're doomed!' on cue during 'We Fenced Other… — Rob Sheffield Copy Share Image
The house has to serve comfort. The work of art is revolutionary; the house is conservative. — Adolf Loos Copy Share Image
I don't own designer clothes, or a sports car, or a huge house, but I am seeing the world, experiencing amazing things, and I… — Roz Savage Copy Share Image
I grew up in Synagogue in the boys' choir. We didn't listen to music in the house; only at temple. Then I went to… — Mandy Patinkin Copy Share Image
She'd read once that if you ran into a bear in the woods you should avoid eye contact and you shouldn't run away, but… — Anne Ursu Copy Share Image
We were so poor as kids. I didn't even see a bathtub, running water, hot water, commode - we didn't have any of that.… — Phil Robertson Copy Share Image
Perhaps the most important reason to be skeptical of government inflation numbers is that the government, like a fox campaigning to guard a hen… — Peter Schiff Copy Share Image
