Tensions flared within the House of Commons on Wednesday evening when a debate on Gaza “descended into farce”. The upheaval got here after Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle broke with conference to permit a vote on a Labour modification to a SNP movement.

The Speaker, who should stay politically neutral always, then confronted accusations that he had allowed Labour to “hijack” the proceedings

Part of the position of Commons Speaker is to maintain order within the chamber throughout debates.

Since 1992, 4 individuals have held the place of Speaker – and all of them have needed to cope with rowdy MPs and dramatic moments.