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What does the Speaker actually do?

MPs are set to elect a new Speaker on Monday, following the resignation of Michael Martin after nine years in the job.

But what does the job actually involve? Where does the Speaker live, and how much do they get paid?

Rajini Vaidyanathan investigates.

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