John Bercow: Speaker unafraid to hold the government's feet to the fire

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Capable of infuriating MPs, even in his referee role as Commons Speaker, Bercow is also seen by many as the backbenchers’ ally

 

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Just as it should be. Holding the Government to account and allowing Parliament to be sovereign. ParliamentIsSovereign

Yesterday Bercow became legendary.

Good

This pathetic popinjay has brought the Speakers roll into total disrepute . He’s a grubby little social climber that has abused his position and needs to be sacked immediately. That of course will not happen as the Remoaner majority need his biased help . Utter disgrace!!

There go the ugly panther shoes.

Or misuse his position

He’s like a mini Donald Trump

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