Martin returns to Speaker's chair
News Article 11 May 2005
Michael Martin has been re-elected as Speaker, pledging to uphold the rights of the Commons, backbenchers and the smaller parties.
Speaker returned to Commons
News Article 6 May 2005
Michael Martin has been returned to parliament as the speaker of the House of Commons.
Speaker embroiled in expenses row
Press Review 5 November 2004
A senior aide to the House of Commons Speaker has reportedly tried to leak damaging information about Labour MPs to Michael Howard.
Speaker under fire over expenses claims
Press Review 12 July 2004
The House of Commons speaker is facing questions over the expenses he claims as an MP.
Glasgow honours speaker Martin
News Article 18 June 2003
Michael Martin has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.
Martin praises parliament's reporters
News Article 22 May 2003
Michael Martin has announced plans for a new award honouring journalists who promote parliamentary democracy.
Michael Martin: Press Gallery bicentenary speech in full
News Article 22 May 2003
The full text of Commons Speaker Michael Martin's speech to the parliamentary press gallery marking the bicentenary of the reporting of parliament.
Speaker attacks spin doctor use
News Article 2 January 2003
Speaker of the House of Commons, Michael Martin, has attacked ministers' use of spin doctors, claiming them to be a "nuisance."
Speaker warns unions on MP influence
News Article 10 July 2002
Trade unions must think again if they believe they can force MPs to vote on their behalf in parliament, the Commons speaker suggested on Wednesday.
Women face 10 year wait for PMQs
Press Review 23 May 2002
Martin dismisses media 'snobs'
Press Review 20 March 2002
Speaker row intensifies
Press Review 12 February 2002
Speaker rebukes party leaders at PMQs
Press Review 7 February 2002
Martin attacks Filkin
Press Review 6 December 2001
In Brief: Ministers face Tory criticism
News Article 22 November 2001
Government ministers yesterday faced criticism from eight Conservative MPs for failing to give full answers about the activities of their departments.
