Lord Admiral Eren Lewis elected new Speaker

Lord Admiral Eren, 2015.

The House of Representatives this morning elected Lord Admiral Eren Lewis, Baron of Terentia, as its second Speaker.

He replaces Lord Charles Clarke, who became Speaker in September last year but resigned on Monday 7th.

The Speaker presides over and maintains order in meetings of the House of Representatives, recognising motions and counting votes.

Lord Admiral Eren has served as Minister of Defence since March 2015.