Speaker of the British House of Commons

In the United Kingdom, the Speaker of the House of Commons is the presiding officer of the Lower House of Parliament, the House of Commons, and is seen historically as the First Commoner of the Land. The current Speaker is The Right Honourable Michael Martin MP, who took office in 2000 and was re-elected on 11 May 2005 following the 2005 general election.

References

• Boothroyd, David. (2004). "House of Commons: Tied Divisions."
• Dasent, Arthur Irwin. (1911). The Speakers of the House of Commons. London: John Lane.
• House of Commons Information Office. (2001). "Disciplinary and Penal Powers of the House."
• House of Commons Information Office. (2003). "The Speaker."
• McKay, Sir William. (2004). Erskine May: Parliamentary Practice, 23rd ed. London: Butterworths Tolley.