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What is the Speaker's role?
The Speaker chairs debates in the House of Commons, ensuring rules are followed and all MPs get a fair hearing. They remain politically impartial and represent Parliament to the monarch and other bodies. Lindsay Hoyle, the current Speaker, is backing the new plans for criminal record checks and anti-harassment training.
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