Teachers from across the UK had the chance to quiz the Speaker of the House of Commons about his roots to Parliament - and what it was like having Nancy Pelosi in his Chorley constituency.
Sir Lindsay Hoyle also stressed that the weekly Prime Minister’s Questions’ session is ‘a great way to engage the public, while also giving MPs an opportunity to raise local issues’.
The Speaker made his comments during a visit by 70 members of the UK Parliament Teacher Ambassador programme, who are in Westminster to watch debates and learn more about the role of MPs, peers, doorkeepers and select committees.
During a question-and-answer session, he was asked about his role as Speaker and MP for Chorley; being the first Lancastrian in the top job; keeping MPs safe, and the effect of social media on politicians.
