In a tumultuous session of the House of Commons, SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn vehemently questioned the absence of Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle amid a heated debate over a ceasefire motion concerning Gaza aimed to stop the killing of women and children. Flynn expressed outrage that the SNP's motion might not be voted on, due to a dispute over the wording of various ceasefire calls, which has spotlighted the Speaker's role in the controversy. Flynn's fury was echoed by both Tory and SNP MPs, leading him to demand the suspension of the House until Hoyle could address the situation immediately. Deputy Speaker Rosie Winterton, left to manage the uproar, stated that Hoyle would return the following day but refused to suspend the House. Flynn accused Hoyle of treating the SNP with 'complete contempt' and stated that despite acknowledging Hoyle's apology, it would take significant convincing for him to believe Hoyle's position was not intolerable, indicating a significant strain on Hoyle's position as Speaker.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn tells Sir Lindsay Hoyle he “will take significant convincing” that his position “is not now intolerable” The Commons Speaker says he "understands the feeling" Follow live https://t.co/njQaRnrqgy https://t.co/FALTpxJIrB
Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle is fighting for his job now. Stephen Flynn says Sir Lindsay has treated the SNP “with complete contempt”. He says “I will take some convincing that your position is not tenable” Sir Lindsay says he hopes to have a “private” chat with Flynn
SNP not won over by the apology. Stephen Flynn, the party's Westminster leader, says: "I will take significant convincing that your position is not now intolerable."
Stephen Flynn for SNP says he acknowledges apology by says “you were warned that your decision could lead to the SNP not having a vote on our very own opposition day”. Says he and his party have been treated with contempt and will take a lot of convincing that speaker should stay
'Where on earth is the Speaker of the House of Commons?' @StephenFlynnSNP rages in the chamber as he is concerned that the SNP ceasefire motion won't be voted on MPs are arguing over the wording of various calls for a ceasefire, in a dispute that has turned on the Speaker https://t.co/kXoQFZeIGj
Stephen Flynn calls for the deputy speaker to suspend the house until Lindsay Hoyle returns Rosie Winterton says she will not, adding: "Mr Speaker will be in his place tomorrow"
SNP leader Stephen Flynn demands the House is suspended amid the outcry Roars of support from Tory and SNP MPs
🚨 BREAKING: Stephen Flynn angrily eviscerates Speaker Lindsay Hoyle, who is absent as MPs debate his move to accept Labour's Gaza motion. “Where on earth is the Speaker of the Commons and how can we bring him to this House?” https://t.co/SBLxGPcRgR
You have to feel for the Deputy Speaker right now. Rosie Winterton is having to manage a FURIOUS House and answer points about a decision made by her boss earlier today. Many asking why Hoyle isn't in the Chamber himself.
Stephen Flynn is raging - asking where on earth the Speaker is, and how he has allowed the SNP day motion to turn into a vote on a Labour motion. It's left to deputy speaker Rosie Winterton to answer his (and many other) points of order.
SNP Westminster leader Stephen Flynn demands "Where on earth is the Speaker of the House of Commons? How do we bring him to this House now... to explain why [the SNP's] views and votes in this House are irrelevant to him?"
Stephen Flynn now bellowing in the Commons- demanding Speaker Lindsay Hoyle come to the chamber immediately to explain why he has allowed the (likely) possibility of the SNP motion not being heard
SNP Stephen Flynn stands to remind MPs they're here to vote to stop the killing of women and children in Gaza. He is deeply concerned that his motion won't be voted on. "WHERE ON EARTH IS THE SPEAKER OF THE COMMONS... How do we bring him to this House now..." Flynn asks. Furious
Absolute fury in a packed House of Commons tonight Stephen Flynn, SNP leader, thunders “where on earth is the speaker of the commons & how can we bring him to this House?”