MPs prepare for race to replace John Bercow as Commons Speaker

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Former Labour ministers Chris Bryant, Harriet Harman, Meg Hillier and Rosie Winterton in frame for powerful role

Senior MPs are quietly gathering support in a race to replace John Bercow as Speaker of the House of Commons if he stands down as expected this summer.

 

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I stand with Bercow.

We’re all fucked if he goes. Especially if he’s replaced by a Brexiteering Sir Henry. Good grief. 🙄

He is out of order he surpposed to b biased but picked 4 remain and not one no deal what a joke

TheStephenRalph HoC_Speaker_MP is a legend. No wonder they are scared and plotting. Too much integrity for the disingenuous crew of right wing Brexiteers.

Hate to break it to you, but he just said in an interview for Spiegel that he has no plan to step back.

This fella will do, no one will notice the difference

He should stay until Brexit is finalised at least. Nobody including the 3 Deputy Speakers have a grasp of the job, procedures and the knowledge of MP’s that’s needed. It’s a very very demanding role, and needs experienced hands especially now. 🏳️‍🌈🇪🇺🇬🇧👍🏻

Disgraceful. 'Barrier in my way, remove the barrier.'

Mark Francois would be the perfect replacement

John Bercow should stay till Brexit is resolved, which ever way it goes, he has a handle on the job, the situation, and Brexit. He is not afraid of standing up to the government.

looks like remoaners across Westminster are getting the picture now

There r 2 reasons why I watch the Brit Parliament proceedings: 1. PMQs 2. JB quips The MPs may try to replace him; but none can ever REPLACE him. The way he calls on MPs is simply hilarious; let alone what he calls them.

Speaker should be a brexit MP so they are representative of the people.

Speaker of the house must be independent from any political party . Only way to assure impartiality

The way it's going there will be no house of commons!!

I don't normally read anything from this media, but it's on the ball today, with plenty of retweetable items.

He may not be everybody's cup of tea but The Place will be a lot less interesting without him as Mr Speaker.

He's the only reason why its worth watching parliment

Playing a blinder is JB.

He must be the right man for the job,to P--S that many MPs off,I say keep him he's doing a grand job. :-)

He's so good he's pissed off 100s of MPs. GOOD. Well done JB.

andyparmo ALL THE NOES

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