Behind the scenes: Lindsay Hoyle's first day as Speaker of the House of Commons

Photos have been released showing the behind the scenes of Sir Lindsay Hoyle's first day as Speaker of the House of Commons.

Images taken by Jessica Taylor on behalf of the UK Parliament show the Member of Parliament for Chorley, who is now standing for re-election as an independent MP in the December 12 general election, preparing for the first day in the new role on Tuesday, November 5.

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UK Parliament/Jessica Taylor
Sir Lindsay at his first morning conferenceplaceholder image
Sir Lindsay at his first morning conference
With SAA Ugbana Oyet and Deputy Speaker Dame Rosie Winterton MPplaceholder image
With SAA Ugbana Oyet and Deputy Speaker Dame Rosie Winterton MP
Preparing for his first Speaker's Processionplaceholder image
Preparing for his first Speaker's Procession
Preparing for his first Speaker's Processionplaceholder image
Preparing for his first Speaker's Procession
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