John Bercow steps down: The controversial speaker who shaped Brexit
5 years, 2 months ago

John Bercow steps down: The controversial speaker who shaped Brexit

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. John Bercow will step down as House of Commons speaker on Thursday having outlasted three prime ministers and presided over 10 of the most seismic years in British political history. First, he stopped Theresa May holding a third “meaningful vote” on her Brexit deal – a decision that forced her to affectively abandon the agreement she had spent months negotiating, and rapidly hastened her demise. Things do change.” The Commons Speaker: Eight candidates to replace John Bercow Bercow has been credited with helping to modernise parliament, including relaxing House of Commons dress codes and allowing pregnant and unwell MPs to vote by proxy for the first time. 'The culture was toxic' John Bercow addresses house after angry exchanges about Brexit and the PM's language Many people outside Westminster will know none of this.

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Report brands ex-UK Commons Speaker Bercow a ‘serial bully’
2 years, 10 months ago

Report brands ex-UK Commons Speaker Bercow a ‘serial bully’

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former U.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is a “serial bully” who should never again be granted an access pass to Parliament, a standards panel concluded Tuesday. Bercow became an international celebrity during Britain’s bruising political wrangles over Brexit as he oversaw fractious debates with bellowing cries of “Or-derrrr!” Bercow, the 157th House of Commons speaker, transformed …

John Bercow, former UK Speaker and scourge of Brexiteers, joins Opposition Labour Party
3 years, 6 months ago

John Bercow, former UK Speaker and scourge of Brexiteers, joins Opposition Labour Party

Firstpost  

Bercow was a Conservative lawmaker for 12 years until being elected in 2009 to the neutral role of Speaker, responsible for running the House and interpreting Parliament’s rules of procedure London: Former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, who gained international fame refereeing the country’s political drama over Brexit, said Sunday he has quit the governing Conservatives to join the …

Ex-UK Speaker Bercow, scourge of Brexiteers, joins Labour
3 years, 6 months ago

Ex-UK Speaker Bercow, scourge of Brexiteers, joins Labour

Associated Press  

LONDON — Former U.K. House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, a longtime Conservative lawmaker who gained international fame refereeing the country’s bruising political drama over Brexit, said Sunday he has switched allegiances and joined the opposition Labour Party. He enraged the Conservative governments of Prime Minister Theresa May and her successor, Boris Johnson, by giving backbench legislators chances to stymie …

John Bercow accuses ministers of trying to block his peerage as he denies bullying allegations
4 years, 11 months ago

John Bercow accuses ministers of trying to block his peerage as he denies bullying allegations

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy John Bercow has publicly raised accusations that ministers are trying to …

John Bercow, the controversial speaker accused of bullying, will forever be a symbol of Brexit division
4 years, 11 months ago

John Bercow, the controversial speaker accused of bullying, will forever be a symbol of Brexit division

The Independent  

The best of Voices delivered to your inbox every week - from controversial columns to expert analysis Sign up for our free weekly Voices newsletter for expert opinion and columns Sign up to our free weekly Voices newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The news that Lord Lisvane, clerk …

John Bercow may have to join Labour Party if he wants to be a Lord
4 years, 11 months ago

John Bercow may have to join Labour Party if he wants to be a Lord

Daily Mail  

John Bercow may have to join the Labour Party if he wants a peerage after Downing Street hinted it will block attempts to install the ex-Speaker in the House of Lords. Jeremy Corbyn is said to have put forward the former Commons custodian for a seat in the upper chamber, as well as some of his closest left-wing cronies. It …

Boris Johnson could BLOCK Jeremy Corbyn's plot to make Remainer ex-Speaker John Bercow a Lord
4 years, 11 months ago

Boris Johnson could BLOCK Jeremy Corbyn's plot to make Remainer ex-Speaker John Bercow a Lord

Daily Mail  

Downing Street suggested it could block a Labour plot to install hated ex-Speaker John Bercow in the House of Lords today. Jeremy Corbyn is said to have put forward the reviled former Commons custodian for a seat in the upper chamber, as well as some of his closest left-wing cronies. It came after Boris Johnson refused to elevate Mr Bercow …

Jeremy Corbyn 'nominates John Bercow for peerage'
4 years, 11 months ago

Jeremy Corbyn 'nominates John Bercow for peerage'

Daily Mail  

Jeremy Corbyn is nominating John Bercow for a peerage despite Boris Johnson snubbing the controversial former Speaker, it was claimed today. Jeremy Corbyn is nominating John Bercow for a peerage despite Boris Johnson snubbing the controversial former Speaker, it was claimed today The former Speaker was accused of repeatedly twisting parliamentary procedure to help Remainers thwart the government. A nomination …

John Bercow feuds with Nigel Farage about Brexit on Sky
5 years ago

John Bercow feuds with Nigel Farage about Brexit on Sky

Daily Mail  

John Bercow and Nigel Farage came to blows tonight as they exchanged views on the prospect of Brexit in the wake of the Conservative's landslide victory. Farage slammed the postal voting system which he said was 'open to fraud and intimidation' The pair appeared on Sky News to discuss how Mr Johnson could 'pivot' on a very large majority. John …

John Bercow taunts Boris Johnson and calls Brexit the biggest blunder since Second World War
5 years, 2 months ago

John Bercow taunts Boris Johnson and calls Brexit the biggest blunder since Second World War

The Independent  

Sign up to our free Brexit and beyond email for the latest headlines on what Brexit is meaning for the UK Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight Sign up to our Brexit email for the latest insight SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy …

UK parliament to elect new Speaker for Brexit hot seat
5 years, 2 months ago

UK parliament to elect new Speaker for Brexit hot seat

The Hindu  

British lawmakers will elect a new Speaker on Monday to take on the role of refereeing the next parliamentary instalment of the country's protracted struggle over Brexit. “The Speaker who succeeds John Bercow, whoever they are, is going to face quite a unique set of challenges,” said Alice Lilly, senior researcher at the Institute for Government think tank. But with …

Final ‘Or-derrrs': UK Commons speaker John Bercow bows out
5 years, 2 months ago

Final ‘Or-derrrs': UK Commons speaker John Bercow bows out

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’s last or-derrrs for John Bercow. He said the tennis-loving Bercow wasn’t just “a commentator offering your own opinions on the rallies you are watching, sometimes acerbic and sometimes kindly, but above all as a player in your own right.” “Although we may disagree about some of the legislative innovations you have favored, there is no doubt in …

EU Parliament chief met John Bercow to discuss 'shared' desire to to avoid No Deal
5 years, 3 months ago

EU Parliament chief met John Bercow to discuss 'shared' desire to to avoid No Deal

Daily Mail  

Speaker John Bercow faced allegations of 'plotting' today after it emerged he met the EU parliament chief to discuss their 'shared' desire to avoid No Deal. Speaker John Bercow (pictured in the Commons last night' faced allegations of 'plotting' today after it emerged he met the senior MEP to discuss their 'shared' desire to avoid No Deal David Sassoli revealed …

Tory MP makes reference to killing women moments after Bercow called for end to 'toxic' language
5 years, 3 months ago

Tory MP makes reference to killing women moments after Bercow called for end to 'toxic' language

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Conservative MP made a reference to murdering women in the …

Speaker John Bercow says Brexit debate could last another 20 YEARS
5 years, 3 months ago

Speaker John Bercow says Brexit debate could last another 20 YEARS

Daily Mail  

John Bercow says that Brexit could be down to Tory austerity measures John Bercow has claimed the debate over Brexit could rumble on for another 20 years. In a speech in America Mr Bercow warned that ‘no force on Earth’ could stop Parliament having the final say about Brexit. The talk, called ‘Brexit for Breakfast: A Day in the Life …

John Bercow lashes out as he tells Boris Johnson to recall Parliament
5 years, 3 months ago

John Bercow lashes out as he tells Boris Johnson to recall Parliament

Daily Mail  

John Bercow yesterday called on Boris Johnson to recall Parliament and sort out Brexit. John Bercow yesterday called on Boris Johnson to recall Parliament and sort out Brexit The intervention follows a ruling in Scotland that Mr Johnson broke the law to suspend Parliament. The intervention follows a ruling in Scotland that Mr Johnson broke the law to suspend Parliament …

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down
5 years, 4 months ago

House of Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down

CNN  

London CNN — John Bercow has announced that he will stand down as Speaker of the UK’s House of Commons by October 31 – the day Britain is set to leave the European Union – after a decade in the position. Bercow, whose cries of, “Order, Order!” have gone viral amid months of Brexit chaos, has at times been a …

John Bercow allows MPs to go to another high-stakes Brexit vote for possibly his last big moment on the global stage
5 years, 9 months ago

John Bercow allows MPs to go to another high-stakes Brexit vote for possibly his last big moment on the global stage

ABC  

If you don't know his name, you certainly have heard his catchphrase. Key points: The world could watch John Bercow deliver the result of the withdrawal agreement vote for the last time on Saturday The vote will determine whether the UK's departure from the EU is pushed back to May 22 Regardless of the outcome, it's likely the Speaker's well-articulated …

John Bercow, UK Speaker, blocks more Brexit votes on unchanged deal
5 years, 9 months ago

John Bercow, UK Speaker, blocks more Brexit votes on unchanged deal

CNN  

CNN — The Speaker of Britain’s House of Commons has thrown a constitutional curve ball into the Brexit process. Citing a convention that dates back to 1604, John Bercow thwarted an attempt by Prime Minister Theresa May to hold another vote on her beleaguered Brexit bill this week. Bercow said that, in his view, the first two motions on May’s …

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