Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Speaker — Chorley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 15 September 2025

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I think you have certainly put it on the record. I take seriously the sanctions that have been laid. My worry is that we have foreign state actors who do not believe in democracy, and democracy within this House. We must defend our democracy; we must defend Members of Parliament. I have to say a big thank you to our head of security, who has worked very hard on this. I am sure—not that they would make this judgment—that we are all disappointed with the outcome, including the Minister.

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