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Commons Speaker needs more sway in raucous House, but there’s ‘not a lot of charm on either side of the House’ right now, say politicos

The Speaker should decide who speaks in the House, not party whips, says Elizabeth May, while Nik Nanos says the lack of charm on either side of the Chamber reflects the tone at the top. 'Both the Liberals and the Conservatives are feeling a lot of pressure.'

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The Speaker should decide who speaks in the House, not party whips, says Elizabeth May, while Nik Nanos says the lack of charm on either side of the Chamber reflects the tone at the top. 'Both the Liberals and the Conservatives are feeling a lot of pressure.'

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