Reform MPs have struggled to find seats in the House of Commons as Parliament returned to work this afternoon for the first time since the general election.

The Commons was absolutely packed for the formal reopening and Reform MPs had to stand as proceedings got underway.

The main job of MPs this afternoon is to elect a new Speaker.

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