Father of the House
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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At 14:30 the House will convene in the chamber, with Father of the House Ken Clarke in the chair.
From BBC • Nov. 4, 2019
Among the Tories banished on Tuesday night was Ken Clarke, a seventy-nine-year-old former Chancellor and Home Secretary, who is known as the Father of the House, because he is the country’s longest-serving M.P.
From The New Yorker • Sep. 6, 2019
Sir Peter was "Father of the House" when he stood down as MP for Louth and Horncastle in 2015.
From BBC • Aug. 18, 2018
Tam Dalyell was a Labour MP for 43 years and Father of the House of Commons - the member with the longest unbroken service.
From BBC • Dec. 27, 2017
It was only this very slight break which prevented him from being at one time the Father of the House of Commons.
From A New Medley of Memories by Hunter-Blair, David
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