MPs must elect a Commons Speaker before they can start the swearing-in process.
– Is it straight down to business for the MPs and peers?The Commons will meet at 2.30pm with Conservative MP Sir Edward Leigh, as the new Father of the House given he has the longest record of continuous service, presiding over matters.Black Rod Sarah Clarke, a senior Lords officer, will arrive at approximately 2.40pm and summon MPs to the House of Lords.
Sir Lindsay will be asked to signal he wants to be chosen again as Speaker and Sir Edward will call an MP to move a motion to propose this. The swearing-in process could begin on Tuesday and the first MPs to be involved include Sir Edward, members of the Cabinet and shadow cabinet, other privy counsellors and ministers.The swearing-in process in the Commons would be expected to continue on July 10, 11, 15 and 16.The House of Lords will hold sessions for swearing-in on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week. Peers are not required to swear-in after an election unless they are a new member of the House.
The first Prime Minister’s Questions for Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister could take place on July 24.
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