2024-07-06 20:09:04
NNN - I think it’s unlikely that Corbyn would be selected as Speaker, however it is a possibility. The note added regards the role of ‘Father of the House’. Which is a title bestowed on the longest serving MP, not the Speaker. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-0) Author
2024-07-06 20:17:17
NNN, Corbyn is still longest serving MP in the house whether he gains the title of father or not. OP is also not a subscriber account so doesn’t profit from farming engagement. Opinion posts belong in comments not here. NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(3-0-1) Author
2024-07-07 04:34:12
The chance of being elected Speaker is unrelated to length of tenure. Lindsay Hoyle is seeking reelection, and by convention will not be opposed. The Father of the House, who presides over election of a speaker is Sir Edward Leigh, because he was sworn in before Corbyn. [Link] NEEDS_MORE_RATINGS(1-0-1) Author