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John Bercow

  1. Another cave-in over reform of MPs' expenses by Westminster 'enforcer': Now he's having doubts over capital gains made on property sales
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 1 day ago
    House of Commons speaker John Bercow made a statement announcing Sir Ian Kennedy, as the nomination for chairman of the new Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) last week

    Sources close to IPSA chairman Sir Ian Kennedy say he has privately expressed the view that he 'will not rubber stamp' the Kelly Report Radical reforms proposed for MPs' expenses are set to be scrapped by the Westminster 'enforcer' brought in to... Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

  2. Bradshaw named politician of the year
    ePolitix 2 days ago

    Gay equality organisation Stonewall has named culture secretary Ben Bradshaw their politician of the year. He collected his award at a glittering ceremony at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London last night hosted by TV presenter Gok Wan. Full Article at ePolitix

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    The new Speaker of the British House of Commons, John Bercow, seen at his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. the first Jewish Speaker to hold the position, Bercow...

    The new Speaker of the British House of Commons, John Bercow, seen at his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. the first Jewish Speaker to hold the position, Bercow... View Photo »

  4. The idea that Lord Mandelson would be inhibited by a bout of shyness is unimaginable.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – John Bercow SOURCE: ePolitix 3 weeks ago
  5. DOMINIC SANDBROOK: Would Britain really be any worse off if the Commons was blown up tomorrow?
    Daily Mail - UK logo Daily Mail - UK 3 days ago
    Modern day Guy Fawkes

    Spool forward to Bonfire Night, 2019. Picture a typical, quiet English town where hundreds have gathered. Children's excited faces glow in the darkness. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

  6. Don’t risk public’s wrath, MPs told as new expenses rules announced
    Wales Online 3 days ago

    COMMONS Speaker John Bercow last night urged MPs not to stand in the way of radical changes to their expenses, warning of a public backlash if the plans are watered down. Full Article at Wales Online

  7. Profile: Sir Ian Kennedy
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 4 days ago

    Sir Ian Kennedy, the chairman of the new independent expenses watchdog. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  8. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago
    The new Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, seen in his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position.

    The new Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, seen in his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. View Photo »

  9. I find the fact that backbenchers have no means of directly questioning prominent Ministers of the Crown because they happen to sit in the House of Lords to be less than satisfactory
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – John Bercow SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  10. Leaders back MPs' expenses proposals
    Guardian Unlimited logo Guardian Unlimited 4 days ago
    Prime Minister Gordon Brown speaks during Prime Minister's Questions

    Gordon Brown speaking in the House of Commons today. Full Article at Guardian Unlimited

  11. Youth Parliament shines in Commons chamber
    ePolitix 6 days ago

    Speaker John Bercow welcomed hundreds of teenagers to the House of Commons on Friday, as they gathered for a series of debates. He said it was an "historic occasion", the first time any body of people other than MPs had debated in the Commons chamber. Full Article at ePolitix

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About John Bercow

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John Simon Bercow (born January 19, 1963) is a politician and Conservative Party Member of Parliament for Buckingham in the United Kingdom with a current majority of 18,129 votes. He has a long-standing interest in Burma and has frequently raised issues of democracy and genocide in the country. In 2006 he was made a Patron of the Tory Reform Group. Full Article

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  1. The new Speaker of the British House of Commons, John Bercow, seen at his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. the first Jewish Speaker to hold the position, Bercow revealed he will break with tradi... AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    The new Speaker of the British House of Commons, John Bercow, seen at his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. the first Jewish Speaker to hold the position, Bercow revealed he will break with tradi...

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  2. The new Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, seen in his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    The new Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, seen in his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position.

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  3. Newly elected Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow (C), walks during the Speakers Procession in the Houses of Parliament in central London, June 22, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Newly elected Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow (C), walks during the Speakers Procession in the Houses of Parliament in central London, June 22, 2009.

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  4. Newly elected Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow (C), walks during the Speakers Procession in the Houses of Parliament in central London, June 22, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Newly elected Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow (C), walks during the Speakers Procession in the Houses of Parliament in central London, June 22, 2009.

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  5. Candidates for the position of Speaker of Britain's House of Commons John Bercow (L), Margaret Beckett (2nd L), Richard Shepherd (3rd L), Ann Widdecombe (C), Parmjit Dhanda (3rd R), Alan Beith (2nd R), and Alan Haselhurst pose for media outside St. Stephen's entrance at the Houses of Pa... Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Candidates for the position of Speaker of Britain's House of Commons John Bercow (L), Margaret Beckett (2nd L), Richard Shepherd (3rd L), Ann Widdecombe (C), Parmjit Dhanda (3rd R), Alan Beith (2nd R), and Alan Haselhurst pose for media outside St. Stephen's entrance at the Houses of Pa...

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  6. Britain's new Commons Speaker John Bercow chairs a debate in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London in this June 23, 2009 video grab. Newly elected Bercow promised on Tuesday to restore power to backbenchers as part of reforms to a parliament damaged by the expenses scandal. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker John Bercow chairs a debate in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London in this June 23, 2009 video grab. Newly elected Bercow promised on Tuesday to restore power to backbenchers as part of reforms to a parliament damaged by the expenses scandal.

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  7. Britain's new Commons Speaker John Bercow chairs a debate in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London in this June 23, 2009 video grab. Newly elected Bercow promised on Tuesday to restore power to backbenchers as part of reforms to a parliament damaged by the expenses scandal. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker John Bercow chairs a debate in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London in this June 23, 2009 video grab. Newly elected Bercow promised on Tuesday to restore power to backbenchers as part of reforms to a parliament damaged by the expenses scandal.

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  8. Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009.

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  9. Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, speaks in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, speaks in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009.

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  10. Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009.

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  11. Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, poses in his office at the House of Commons in Westminster, London June 23, 2009.

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  12. John Bercow MP (right), newly appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, during the Speakers Procession at the House of Commons in central London. Monday June 22, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    John Bercow MP (right), newly appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, during the Speakers Procession at the House of Commons in central London. Monday June 22, 2009.

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  13. John Bercow MP (right), newly appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, during the Speakers Procession at the House of Commons in central London. Monday June 22, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    John Bercow MP (right), newly appointed Speaker of the House of Commons, during the Speakers Procession at the House of Commons in central London. Monday June 22, 2009.

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  14. John Bercow MP sits in the speaker's chair at the House of Commons, in this image made from TV, in London, Monday June 22 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    John Bercow MP sits in the speaker's chair at the House of Commons, in this image made from TV, in London, Monday June 22 2009.

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  15. John Bercow MP, standing, hands raised, addresses the House of Commons in this image made from TV, in London, Monday, June 22 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    John Bercow MP, standing, hands raised, addresses the House of Commons in this image made from TV, in London, Monday, June 22 2009.

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  16. John Bercow MP addresses the House of Commons in this image made from TV, in London, Monday June 22 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

    John Bercow MP addresses the House of Commons in this image made from TV, in London, Monday June 22 2009.

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  17. LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: (L-R) John Bercow, Margaret Beckett, Richard Shepherd, Ann Widdecombe, Parmjit Dhanda, Sir Alan Beith and Sir Alan Haselhurst some of the candidates for Speaker of The House of Commons pose for a group photo outside Parliament on June 22, 2009 in London. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 22: (L-R) John Bercow, Margaret Beckett, Richard Shepherd, Ann Widdecombe, Parmjit Dhanda, Sir Alan Beith and Sir Alan Haselhurst some of the candidates for Speaker of The House of Commons pose for a group photo outside Parliament on June 22, 2009 in London.

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  18. British Conservative Party politician John Bercow attends speaker hustings in London June 15, 2009. The MPs who would like to be the next Speaker of the House of Commons have put their cases at the first-ever election hustings for the post. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    British Conservative Party politician John Bercow attends speaker hustings in London June 15, 2009. The MPs who would like to be the next Speaker of the House of Commons have put their cases at the first-ever election hustings for the post.

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  19. British Conservative Party politician John Bercow attends speaker hustings in London June 15, 2009. The MPs who would like to be the next Speaker of the House of Commons have put their cases at the first-ever election hustings for the post. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    British Conservative Party politician John Bercow attends speaker hustings in London June 15, 2009. The MPs who would like to be the next Speaker of the House of Commons have put their cases at the first-ever election hustings for the post.

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  20. A video grab image shows Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, chairing his first Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London June 24, 2009. Reuters Pictures 4 months ago

    A video grab image shows Britain's new Commons Speaker, John Bercow, chairing his first Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons in Westminster, central London June 24, 2009.

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  21. The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009.

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  22. The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009.

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  23. The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow is pictured in his office at the House of Commons, in Westminster, central London, on June 23, 2009.

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  24. LONDON - JUNE 23: The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow sits in his office at the House of Commons on June 23, 2009 in London, England. The Speaker revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    LONDON - JUNE 23: The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow sits in his office at the House of Commons on June 23, 2009 in London, England. The Speaker revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post.

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  25. LONDON - JUNE 23: The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow sits in his office at the House of Commons on June 23, 2009 in London, England. The Speaker revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post. Getty Images logo Getty Images 4 months ago

    LONDON - JUNE 23: The new Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow sits in his office at the House of Commons on June 23, 2009 in London, England. The Speaker revealed that he will not claim the parliamentary second home allowance while in the post.

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The new Speaker of Britain's House of Commons, John Bercow, seen in his office Tuesday June 23, 2009, at the House of Commons in Westminster, London, one day after he was appointed to the position.

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  1. The idea that Lord Mandelson would be inhibited by a bout of shyness is unimaginable.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – John Bercow SOURCE: ePolitix 3 weeks ago
  2. I find the fact that backbenchers have no means of directly questioning prominent Ministers of the Crown because they happen to sit in the House of Lords to be less than satisfactory
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – John Bercow SOURCE: The Telegraph 1 month ago
  3. I don't think you can change the atmosphere or culture of the House of Commons overnight, but what I can say is I respect the system here. I also think there are many progressive things about the Scottish Parliament beyond the atmosphere in the chamber.
    View articles, topics, and photos related to this quote – John Bercow SOURCE: The Scotsman 1 month ago
  4. I don't think you can change the atmosphere or culture of the House of Commons overnight, but what I can say is I respect the system here. I also think there are many progressive things about the Scottish Parliament beyond the atmosphere in the chamber.
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