MPs have elected Sir Lindsay Hoyle as new speaker of the House of Commons, replacing John Bercow.
The Labour MP for Chorley received 325 votes, beating second place Chris Bryant, who received 213.
Sir Lindsay will be the 158th Speaker and will be responsible for chairing debates in the Commons Chamber, keeping order and calling MPs to speak, while remaining politically impartial.
He will represent the Commons to the Monarch, the Lords and other authorities, alongside chairing the House of Commons Commission.
On being appointed as Speaker, Sir Lindsay Hoyle said: “It is a true honour to be elected as 158th Speaker of the House of Commons.
“As an impartial, fair and independent Chair, I intend to maintain public trust in this most vital of institutions.
“I believe that MPs provide an essential service and I will make sure they are properly supported in this challenging role.
“Equally, I will ensure that parliamentary debate is often robust but always respectful.
“Of course, the honour of becoming Speaker will never surpass the honour of representing the wonderful constituency of Chorley in the County Palatine of Lancashire, and my commitment to my constituents will not change.”
