MPs are set for one 'normal' PMQs before summer recess after Boris Johnson declared freedom day can go ahead on July 19. Speaker Lindsay Hoyle hailed a return to a 'buzzing' House of Commons after the ruling commission agreed that restrictions can lift next week, with masks 'encouraged' but not compulsory. Currently the limit is 64 MPs, after microphones were installed in the under galleries of the House to boost participation. In a letter to MPs, Sir Lindsay wrote: 'We are moving into an exciting new phase where we can finally begin to open up the House of Commons for business. 'It is extraordinary that the House of Commons Commission have decided to allow up to 650 MPs to crowd into the House of Commons after 19th July- putting themselves and staff at risk,' he said.

Source: Daily Mail July 12, 2021 16:02 UTC