Michael Martin has received an honorary doctorate from the University of Glasgow.

The Commons speaker became an honorary Doctor of the University (DUniv) in recognition of his "services to politics and his strong links with the city of Glasgow".

Martin was born in the city, where he worked as an AUEW shop steward at Rolls-Royce before becoming a city councillor.

Following his time as a shop steward, the Glasgow Springburn MP embarked on a 24 year career in parliament, where he served on numerous committees, notably the Scottish grand committee between 1992 and 1997.

He was elected to the office of speaker in October 2000, but attracted early criticism for his down to earth style.

Since then his critics concede the speaker has found his own style and has mastered the art of gentle but nonetheless unequivocal chairmanship.

Earlier this week he took the unusual step of contacting the prime minister to call him to account over the government's reshuffle.

Debating his request for "extraordinary leave" to enjoy his day out in Glasgow, the Commons displayed genuine warmth towards his achievements.

Shadow Commons leader Eric Forth said that, as a Glaswegian and an alumni of the University of Glasgow, he enjoyed "double pleasure" that the speaker was being honoured.