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Lord McFall of Alcluith: Former Dumbarton MP stands down as Lord Speaker to help with wife's Parkinson’s fight
Lord McFall will step down on February 1, 2026, to dedicate time to his wife Joan, who has Parkinson’s disease, after serving as Lord Speaker since 2021.
- On Thursday, Lord John McFall of Alcluith announced he will step down early as Lord Speaker, with February 1, 2026 as his final day.
- Lord McFall said some years ago his wife Joan was diagnosed with Parkinson's and he must spend the majority of his time at home supporting her.
- On parliamentary timetable, he said the election to choose his successor is due in July next year, but he will step down earlier, with February 1 as his final day.
- House officials will prepare an election to select Lord McFall’s successor and ensure an orderly handover, while Lord McFall continues to fulfil his duties until February 1, 2026.
- Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle said he was sad to hear the news and recalled a long friendship with McFall, while Lord True praised his devotion to his wife of 56 years and Baroness Smith described him as a personal friend since the 1980s.
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Lord Speaker to step down early from role to care for wife with Parkinson’s
The former Labour MP and minister says Joan had ‘selflessly supported’ him throughout his career.
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