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@lordspeaker.parliament.uk
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Michael Forsyth - Lord Forsyth of Drumlean - 5th Lord Speaker of the House of Lords since February 2026. www.parliament.uk/business/lords/lo…

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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 18h
Family and friends form a powerfully supportive community when someone close has #Parkinson’s. Historian Lord Hennessy, joined by his wife Enid, tells me about his personal experience of the condition, after retiring from @houseoflords.parliament.uk @parkinsons.org.uk @cureparkinsons.org.uk
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 18/10/2026
💬 "The reason I like scientists so much is because they worry about what they don't know, rather than flaunting what they do" - contemporary historian and recently retired peer, Lord Peter Hennessy. 📺 🎧 Full episode of the latest Lord Speaker's Corner podcast in comments below.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 16/10/2026
The Children's Parliament UK was Sir David Amess' vision & I was delighted to join primary school pupils to debate @ukparliament.parliament.uk. It was heartening to hear how many wanted to enter politics, and one pupil said he wanted to be a peer @houseoflords.parliament.uk because it was 'cool'. 🫶
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 16/10/2026
💬 Self-confident Secretaries of State do not use the Civil Service as their scapegoat. Contemporary historian and recently-retired crossbench peer Lord Peter Hennessy joins my podcast to discuss his thoughts on the backroom dynamics of Whitehall 👇
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 15/10/2026
On the fifth anniversary of the murder of my good friend Sir David Amess, killed doing his job as an MP, I'm thinking of his family. David was unfailingly kind and treated everyone equally. In our democracy, everyone should be able to go about their work without fear of violence.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 14/10/2026
🚨 NEW EPISODE 🚨 I'm joined on the latest Lord Speaker's Corner podcast by contemporary historian and retired crossbench peer, Lord Peter Hennessy. He's watched several generations of ministers work their way round Whitehall. His thoughts... .
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 13/10/2026
Wonderful to hear Baroness Campbell's AI-created voice @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social for the first time; a first for @ukparliament.parliament.uk and a legislature outside the US. More than a tech milestone, it's very much HER voice, and a very powerful one for leading disability rights campaigns 📣
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 17/09/2026
A pleasure to invite Baroness Chakrabarti to deliver the latest @lordspeaker.parliament.uk lecture. As a barrister, campaigner and ex-director @libertyhq.bsky.social, her thought-provoking speech on a wide range of topical issues, was delivered to a packed room @houseoflords.parliament.uk
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 11/09/2026
Remembering the 25th anniversary of 9/11 #NeverForget911 #911Memorial #RememberTheSky #911Museum
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 05/09/2026
"Wow" The reaction of US General Petraeus to a simple, open box of sand gathered from the 5 Normandy landing beaches; a tribute to the courageous Allied Forces who landed there in 1944, and exhibited @ukparliament.parliament.uk 🎬 Speech @houseoflords.parliament.uk: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rii8...
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 03/09/2026
A pleasure to introduce former CIA director General David Petraeus to address peers @houseoflords.parliament.uk At this critical moment in time, the future isn't something that simply happens to us; it's shaped by choices, alliances, leadership. David understands that very well. My thoughts:
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
"PhDs who can win a bar fight" Former CIA director and retired US Army four-star General David Petraeus recalls the recruitment philosophy of William J Donovan who led WW11's Office of Strategic Services, predecessor of the CIA. "I eventually managed the PhD" - Gen Petraeus told peers 🫡
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 02/09/2026
Former CIA director and 4-star US Army General David Petraeus delivered a compelling speech to a packed room @houseoflords.parliament.uk on warfare, defence & national security. His military leadership and experience at the very highest levels of US intelligence offer important lessons for us all.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23/08/2026
As Ukraine marks its 35th Independence Day, we #StandWithUkraine in your fight for freedom and your right to be a sovereign nation among equals. You are holding the line against aggression for us all, a fight that goes to the very heart of Western security. @houseoflords.parliament.uk
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 22/07/2026
My tribute to Lord Laming @houseoflords.parliament.uk He was a man who showed that quiet persistence can change everything, and that the gentlest of men can be among its most resolute reformers.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 20/07/2026
Thanks to @hansardsociety.bsky.social for hosting this event in which I spoke of the need for careful consideration ahead of any reform @houseoflords.parliament.uk coupled with an understanding of potential long-term consequences. @ruthfox.bsky.social 📖 The speech www.parliament.uk/business/lor...
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 17/07/2026
It was a pleasure to address @hansardsociety.bsky.social on the role and contribution of @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social 📖 You can read the full speech here ⬇️ www.parliament.uk/business/lor... 🧵1/5
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 17/07/2026
Sincere thanks to Lord Robertson for an impactful Lord Speaker's Lecture @houseoflords.parliament.uk on the risks and threats facing the UK, & the importance of national security and resilience. As a former Nato Secretary General, he demonstrated courageous leadership at a time of peril. #NATO
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 08/07/2026
Thank-you @holyroodmag.bsky.social & @wendychambld.bsky.social for my Scottish Peer of the Year award at Holyrood Showcasing Scotland Summer Reception. Congratulations also to Andrew Bowie MP @torcuil.bsky.social @drscottarthurmp.bsky.social @davedooganmp.bsky.social @tracygilbertmp.bsky.social
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 08/07/2026
🗣️ I want decisions and action, and then I follow it up with accountability. Prisons Minister Lord Timpson joins my Lord Speaker's Corner podcast @houseoflords.parliament.uk to talk about moving from business to government, and helping people become effective leaders #ProbationService #HMPPS
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 06/07/2026
🎧📺 In an in-depth conversation, Lord Timpson, Prisons Minister @houseoflords.parliament.uk tells me how his parents fostered more than 90 children, and what that taught him about life & second chances. 30 minutes on: 🔺 Influences 🔺 Motivation 🔺 Risk management 🔺 Prison & probation 🔺 Being a peer
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 02/07/2026
Pleasure to welcome Lord Timpson as my next guest on Lord Speaker's Corner #podcast. The podcast sheds light on fascinating life stories and diverse experience @houseoflords.parliament.uk 🎙️ Episode out soon. 🎧 📺 previous podcasts ⬇️ parliament.uk/business/lor...
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 02/07/2026
Delighted to host acclaimed historian Antony Beevor at a packed Lord Speaker’s Lecture @ukhouseoflords.bsky.social 🗣️ He said: "In moments of turmoil, we feel the need to understand, so we search for a pattern, but history does not provide one that is accurate and it is never predictive."
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 29/06/2026
With others, I spoke of how Ukrainians continue to hold the line against Russian aggression not just for their freedom, but for the security of us all. Their fight goes to the very heart of Western security & their courage deserves our deepest gratitude @nato-hq.bsky.social 2/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 29/06/2026
Pleased to attend #NATO Parliamentary Summit @nato-pa.int in Istanbul with parliamentary leaders from across the Alliance. Together, allies are stronger. Deterrence is always less costly than conflict, & collective defence is far more effective than standing alone @houseoflords.parliament.uk 1/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 28/06/2026
The Bishop of Chelmsford arrived in the UK as a child refugee from Iran after the brutal murder of her brother, 24, in 1980. She tells an extraordinary story of forgiveness and reconciliation and how she learned to model her parents' response @churchofengland.org @chelmsdio.bsky.social
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 19/06/2026
💬I had quite a strong sense that this is not how things are going to change in Iran. 🎙️My recent #podcast guest, the Iranian-born Bishop of Chelmsford, reflecting on events in Iran and their outcome for Iranian people @churchstate.bsky.social @chelmsdio.bsky.social 🎧 Full podcast in comments
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 16/06/2026
World Cup Fever: 10/10 ⚽🏆 Paddington cake survival chances: 0/10 🐻🎂 Happy birthday Ambassador. Thank-you for your continuing warm embrace of the UK, and for fostering ever-closer friendship between our 2 countries #Japan #PaddingtonBear #WorldCup2026
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 16/06/2026
Warm welcome to Japanese Ambassador to the UK, HE Hiroshi Suzuki. Japan is a vital partner in trade, investment, defence and many other areas. Our relationship has never been stronger, underpinned by our countries' innovation, traditions, values and determination to work together #Japan 🧵1/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 15/06/2026
Privileged to welcome Verkhovna Rada chairman Ruslan Stefanchuk @houseoflords.parliament.uk against a backdrop of continued Russian aggression, its attack on civilians & damage to Kyiv's Dormition Cathedral. Ukrainians show extraordinary courage & resilience and our commitment to them is unwavering.
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 15/06/2026
🎙️ NEW EPISODE My #podcast guest is the Iranian-born Bishop of Chelmsford, Guli Francis-Dehqani. She tells a remarkable personal story of survival, resilience and forgiveness - and the significance of a pillowcase which resides in her office 🧵1/2 @houseoflords.parliament.uk @churchofengland.org
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 14/06/2026
🎙️ New podcast episode dropping soon as I talk to the Bishop of Chelmsford Guli Francis-Dehqani @houseoflords.parliament.uk whose extraordinary personal story of resilience offers a unique insight & perspective.🎧 📺 to Lord Speaker's Corner wherever you get your #podcasts @churchofengland.org
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 08/06/2026
A pleasure meeting Bundestag President Julia Klockner for insightful discussions on challenges facing our democracies. We spoke of continued support for Ukraine, the Kensington Treaty, increasing role of social media & AI, & how to better combat misinformation @germanambuk.bsky.social @bundestag.de
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 04/06/2026
NEW: An amazing £120,000 raised for macmillancancer.bsky.social at annual tug-of-war between MPs and peers. The @houseoflords.parliament.uk team of women peers secured a superb win 🥇 🏆 with our brilliant Lords men's team only narrowly beaten. Most importantly, it was for a very worthy cause 👏 💚
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 03/06/2026
Only just missed out on a @houseoflords.parliament.uk sporting double in the mens' match 💪 Superb effort all round. Thanks @macmillancancer.bsky.social for hosting and for supporting those with cancer and their families 👏 See you next year @houseofcommons.parliament.uk
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 03/06/2026
🥇🏆 🚀 Huge congratulations to the @houseoflords.parliament.uk women's team in the annual charity peers v MPs tug-of-war. A great display of teamwork, determination and good spirits on both sides in aid of @macmillancancer.bsky.social #winners #champions 1/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 29/05/2026
Deeply saddened by the death of Baroness Ramsay of Cartvale who served our country and protected its values with great courage. Her commitment to public service, and to @houseoflords.parliament.uk for 30 years, was respected on all sides 1/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 19/05/2026
A pleasure to welcome Germany's ambassador to the UK Susanne Baumann @germanambuk.bsky.social to @houseoflords.parliament.uk. On the agenda was #Ukraine, defence and security issues as well as opportunities for stronger co-operation 🤝 between our 2 countries @uk.diplo.de
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026
We talked of how, amid current global turmoil, the French Senate and @houseoflords.parliament.uk share much in common, standing for stability, and the combined values of experience, expertise, measured judgement and courteous debate #Senat #France @ukparliament.parliament.uk 🧵2/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 13/05/2026
A pleasure to welcome President of the French Senate Gerard Larcher, members of the Senate, and Ambassador of France to the UK Helene Duchene to @houseoflords.parliament.uk on the State Opening of @ukparliament.parliament.uk #parlement 🧵1/2
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23/04/2026
Pleased to welcome #Latvian Speaker of the Saeima Daiga Mierina for discussions @houseoflords.parliament.uk focused on defence and security challenges. As conflicts increasingly cross borders, there are no clear frontlines – making co-operation and in-person dialogue more important than ever
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 23/04/2026
A real pleasure to host Ukrainian amputee soldiers & Ukraine's Ambassador to the UK at a screening of the powerful documentary film Second Wind @houseoflords.parliament.uk. Scaling #Kilimanjaro with severe war injuries, in tribute to comrades, is testament to extraordinary resilience #Ukraine
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 13/04/2026
My warmest congratulations to Chloe Mawson @houseoflords.parliament.uk on becoming the 66th Clerk of the Parliaments, the first woman to occupy this role in its 700-year history. I value her experience, knowledge and expertise and am looking forward to working with her 👏🏛️
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 19/03/2026
Pleased to welcome the ambassadors of Denmark, Finland, Norway and Sweden to @houseoflords.parliament.uk to reaffirm our strong partnerships and discuss shared priorities ahead of their evidence to the House of Lords National Resilience Committee's inquiry committees.parliament.uk/committee/83...
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Lord Speaker @lordspeaker.parliament.uk · 17/03/2026
Honoured to welcome President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to @ukparliament.parliament.uk with @commonsspeaker.parliament.uk. He spoke of the challenges faced by #Ukraine resisting Russian aggression. We pay tribute to Ukraine's bravery as it stands strong for liberty & peace. @houseoflords.parliament.uk
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