{"id":58137,"date":"2021-06-03T12:21:12","date_gmt":"2021-06-03T11:21:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/?p=58137"},"modified":"2021-06-03T13:58:43","modified_gmt":"2021-06-03T12:58:43","slug":"mr-speaker-to-attend-dib-parliamentary-reception","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/downtowninbusiness.com\/news\/dib-news\/2021\/06\/03\/mr-speaker-to-attend-dib-parliamentary-reception\/","title":{"rendered":"Mr Speaker to attend DIB Parliamentary Reception"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The Speaker of the House, Lindsay Hoyle, will be the guest of honour at the Downtown in Business Parliamentary Reception, which takes place on the evening of Monday 18th<\/sup> October at the Palace of Westminster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Chorley MP will be joined by a range of Ministers, Shadow Ministers and Lords, including Transport Minister Andrew Stephenson, and the Shadow Minister for Culture & Sport, Alison McGovern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n DIB boss Frank McKenna said: \u201cI am delighted that Mr Speaker has agreed to join us for what promises to be a fantastic evening. He is one of the most influential, witty, and warm parliamentarians in the House, and to have him as our guest of honour for the Reception is a genuine pleasure for us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWe are expecting a couple of dozen parliamentarians to attend the event, and it provides a great opportunity for our members to connect with MPs and Lords from across the political parties. I am sure it will be a great night.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n