How the row over Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle unfolded

Lindsay Hoyle

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According to the SNP, Sir Lindsay Hoyle should step down from his position as Commons Speaker.

Stephen Flynn, who leads the party in Westminster, addressed the House of Commons in the midst of a tumultuous night. This followed a heated discussion on the ongoing conflict between Israel and Gaza.

The decision made by Sir Lindsay caused an uproar among SNP and Conservative MPs who accused him of defying parliamentary tradition. He allowed a vote on the Labour amendment to the SNP motion, which demanded an instant ceasefire in the conflict.

Mr. Flynn expressed on Thursday that the proceedings had turned into a ridiculous or absurd situation.

Sir Lindsay replied by proposing an urgent discussion on the violence in Gaza to the SNP and expressed regret yet again, admitting "I have erred".

He stated that his top concern was the safety of the Members of Parliament. Furthermore, he mentioned that he has a responsibility to ensure their well-being, and if his mistake involves taking care of them, then he admits to being at fault.

Let's take a moment to reflect on how the argument progressed.

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