Labour MP Clive Lewis Reswears Oath After Omitting Key Words

Lewis originally omitted 'heirs and successors' in protest, risking legal action and loss of parliamentary privileges.

Clive Lewis, a Labour MP, had to retake the parliamentary oath after initially protesting by omitting 'heirs and successors'.
The omission put Lewis at risk of legal action and losing his seat, as well as being unable to speak, vote, or receive a salary.
Lewis and other MPs have expressed a desire to swear allegiance to democracy and constituents rather than the monarchy.
The Parliamentary Oaths Act 1866 mandates the specific wording of the oath, with penalties for non-compliance.
Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle facilitated the reswearing session, which lasted about 36 minutes.