Lindsay Hoyle opened the first stage of the Deputy Speaker race and some hopeful MPs have come publicly out of the woodwork. Others are yet to…

The formal process really begins after the King’s Speech on the 17^th, after which two Tory MPs and one Labour will be elected by the Commons as Deputy Speakers. Shoes like Eleanor Laing’s need to be filled after her stepping down – over a decade after she told Guido she would…

Current runners and riders include:

• Caroline Nokes. Notorious wet who spends most of her time attacking Tories…
• Nus Ghani. Formerly Minister for Europe – while sanctioned by both China and Russia…
• Roger Gale. Sunak backer who is known mainly for calling for Boris’ resignation repeatedly at random points…
• Karen Bradley. An old May loyalist, “Calamity Karen” will be recognised for her less than distinguished record as Northern Ireland Secretary…
• Sharon Hodgson. Close to Starmer, was his PPS. Finance Committee Chairman. While Labour’s Shadow Minister for Public Health, said she loves kebabs…

There are likely more to come. Voting is expected around the 23^rd of July. Some contenders are more suitable than others…

UPDATE: Wendy Morton and Judith Cummins also in the running.