Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Sir Lindsay Hoyle

Speaker — Chorley

Speaking in the House of Commons on 20 April 2026

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Right—I call the Whip to move the motion. Zarah Sultana, Member for Coventry South, was named by Mr Speaker for disregarding the authority of the Chair (Standing Order No. 44). Motion made, and Question put forthwith (Standing Order No. 44), That Zarah Sultana be suspended from the service of the House.—(Gen Kitchen.) Question agreed to. Mr Speaker directed Zarah Sultana to withdraw from the House, and the Member withdrew accordingly.

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