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The Speaker of the House of Commons and his pets make guest appearances in this mixed pack of charity Christmas cards.

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Oct 16, 2024 — 1 min read

By Parliament Correspondent, Jill Dando News

Sir Lindsay Hoyle, his tortoise Maggie, cats Clem and Attlee, and parrot Boris, can be spotted in five designs which feature festive scenes in and around Westminster.

For every pack sold, the House of Commons will donate £2.80 from the retail price to support the work of the Speaker’s Art Fund, a registered charity number 1105968.

The Speaker’s Art Fund supports arts and educational projects with a focus on increasing understanding of Parliamentary democracy across the UK.

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