<p>Dame Eleanor Laing is the House of Commons' senior deputy speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means. In this episode she discusses with Jacob Rees-Mogg her career in Westminster &nbsp;- including her time as special adviser to Leader of the House John MacGregor from 1990 to 1992; her election in 1997; and her views on the Commons during the pandemic.</p>

Why Parliament Works

Leader of the House of Commons

S2 E13: Eleanor Laing on Commons rhetoric

MAY 4, 202128 MIN
Why Parliament Works

S2 E13: Eleanor Laing on Commons rhetoric

MAY 4, 202128 MIN

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<p>Dame Eleanor Laing is the House of Commons' senior deputy speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means. In this episode she discusses with Jacob Rees-Mogg her career in Westminster &nbsp;- including her time as special adviser to Leader of the House John MacGregor from 1990 to 1992; her election in 1997; and her views on the Commons during the pandemic.</p>