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Speaker's Conference (2024)
The Speaker’s Conference was established on 14 October 2024 and will consider the factors influencing the threat level against candidates and MPs and the effectiveness of the response to such threats. It will make recommendations about arrangements necessary to secure free and fair elections and the appropriate protection of candidates at future UK-wide parliamentary elections and of elected representatives thereafter. It has 15 members, including Mr Speaker in the Chair.
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Started 18 Dec 2024
Next meetings
No meetings are scheduled yet.
Many sessions are open to the public and shown live on Parliament’s site.
Who is on it
| Member | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Rt Hon Sir Lindsay Hoyle | Speaker | Chair |
| Ben Obese-Jecty | Conservative | Member |
| Dr Rupa Huq | Labour | Member |
| Jessica Morden | Labour | Member |
| John Slinger | Labour | Member |
| Kirsty Blackman | Scottish National Party | Member |
| Lee Anderson | Reform UK | Member |
| Leigh Ingham | Labour | Member |
| Mr Clive Betts | Labour | Member |
| Rebecca Paul | Conservative | Member |
| Rt Hon Sammy Wilson | Democratic Unionist Party | Member |
| Rt Hon Sir Jeremy Wright KC | Conservative | Member |
| Rt Hon Sir Mark Tami | Labour | Member |
| Samantha Dixon | Labour | Member |
| Zöe Franklin | Liberal Democrat | Member |
Latest reports
Source: Committees API · Updated 4 Oct 2026