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Watch: Moments of drama from Commons Speakers

Watch: Moments of drama from Commons Audio system

Tensions flared within the Home of Commons on Wednesday night time when a debate on Gaza “descended into farce”. The upheaval got here after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle broke with conference to permit a vote on a Labour modification to a SNP movement.

The Speaker, who should stay politically neutral always, then confronted accusations that he had allowed Labour to “hijack” the proceedings

A part of the position of Commons Speaker is to maintain order within the chamber throughout debates.

Since 1992, 4 individuals have held the place of Speaker – and all of them have needed to take care of rowdy MPs and dramatic moments.