Watch again: Penny Mordaunt takes questions as Hoyle faces calls to resign over Gaza ceasefire vote

Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, took business questions after accusing the Commons speaker last night of making a decision “that undermines the confidence of this House”. A government minister has also refused to back Sir Lindsay Hoyle following an evening of parliamentary chaos over a vote on Gaza on Wednesday 21 February. Maria Caulfield said she would “struggle to support” him after he upended parliamentary convention by selecting Labour’s bid to amend an SNP motion calling for an immediate ceasefire. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog:
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