James Craig

Former longtime Leader of the Classical Liberal Party

Former Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister

James Craig is one of the three speakers currently leading the Chamber. He has previously served as Leader of the Classical Liberal Party, Prime Minister, Deputy Prime Minister, Deputy Leader of the Opposition, and Member of Parliament.

Moving from Defence to Home, Craig succeeded Joseph Gellman as Leader of the Classical Liberal Party in September 2017. In nearly 7 months of leadership, he was part of several governments, and increased his party's voteshare from 6.8% in November, to 14.1% in March - taking them from the fourth, to second biggest Chamber party.

James Craig was knighted by Daniel Johnston thanks to his contribution to the Chamber, and following his actions surrounding the group known as the Commons.

Though initially unsuccesaful in his application for speakership in February 2018, after the resignation of Peter Bryant in late March he was approved unanimously by the Council of Speakers and resigned all positions to take up the new role on 1st April 2018.