Sir Lindsay Hoyle has been re-elected as Commons Speaker, telling MPs he would continue to be “fair, impartial and independent”. After MPs approved the motion to elect Sir Lindsay, he was dragged to the Speaker’s chair by Cat Smith and Tory former minister Sir David Davis. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
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00:00Before I take the Chair of Speaker-elect, I wish to thank the House for the honour that
00:25has again bestowed upon me. I am aware that it is the greatest honour it can give any
00:31of its members. I propose to do all within my power to preserve and cherish its best
00:38traditions.