Personal Statement

Lindsay Hoyle Excerpts

Tuesday 15th December 2020 Commons Chamber

[Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)]

Mr Speaker, I am utterly mortified by the events of last week when my heckling interrupted proceedings during Prime Minister’s questions and when I challenged the authority of the Chair. I entered into an altercation with the Chair and I did not treat the Chair with due respect. That is unacceptable. I apologise unreservedly to the House and to you personally, Mr Speaker. I really wish none of this had ever occurred and I fully accept that my conduct was unacceptable.

[Mr Speaker]

May I say that I accept the hon. Member’s apology? I am content that that draws a line under the matter.