For the first time, the newly elected House of Commons assembles in Parliament to elect the speaker. Sir Peter Tapsell, the Father of the House, acts as presiding officer during the time of the Speaker election.
This was David Cameron's first time in the chamber as Prime Minister. Former Speaker, Betty Boothroyd, commentates.
holy shit... why do they talk about where they sit so much? Who cares?!?!
mar504 1 year ago