Health minister Maria Caulfield ‘disappointed and surprised’ by Lindsay Hoyle’s actions but refrains from calling for his resignationA government minister has said she would “struggle now to support” the Commons speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, and his position was “difficult” as he faces a mounting challenge from MPs.Some Conservative and Scottish National party MPs have called for Hoyle to resign after he broke precedent to take a decision that ultimately benefited the Labour party on Wednesday night. Continue reading…
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Author : Eleni Courea Political correspondent
Publish date : 2024-02-22 09:21:59
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