Tag Archives: John Bercow

Bercow Fumbles

Posted on March 27, 2019 by jasonloch

As MPs debate Brexit for what seems like the millionth time, Speaker Bercow has reiterated his opposition to a third ‘meaningful vote’ on Theresa May’s withdrawal agreement without substantive changes. Unfortunately, he also indicated that he won’t allow the Government … Continue reading →

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Bercow Nixes Third Vote On May’s Brexit Deal

Posted on March 18, 2019 by jasonloch

Speaker Bercow has just ruled that there can’t be a third vote on Theresa May’s Brexit deal unless it is substantially altered. While I’ve questioned Bercow’s handling of Brexit in the past, this ruling is spot on. Erskine May, the … Continue reading →

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Was Speaker Bercow Right To Bend The Rules?

Posted on January 15, 2019 by jasonloch

The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, made headlines last week when he allowed a backbench MP to table an amendment to the Government’s business motion setting out the terms for the rest of the debate on the … Continue reading →

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Can John Bercow Survive As Speaker?

Posted on May 18, 2018 by jasonloch

Commons Speaker John Bercow’s reputation grows more and more tattered with each passing day. First, there were the accusations of bullying from two of his former private secretaries, one of whom was allegedly treated so badly that she developed post-traumatic … Continue reading →

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Speaker Bercow’s Trump Remarks Land Him In Hot Water

Posted on February 14, 2017 by jasonloch

The BBC reports that a Conservative backbencher has launched a bid to remove John Bercow from the Speaker’s chair after he said that Donald Trump should not address Parliament in Westminster Hall when he pays a state visit to the United Kingdom. … Continue reading →

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Commons Clerks Ditch Wigs, Keep Robes

Posted on February 6, 2017 by jasonloch

The Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, today announced that the Commons’ clerks will no longer wear horsehair wigs and court dress while sitting at the table. They will, however, keep their black gowns, and male clerks will … Continue reading →

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John Bercow Defeated Over Commons Clerk

Posted on December 26, 2014 by jasonloch

It looks like Carol Mills won’t be the next Clerk of the House of Commons after all. Her appointment was controversial from the outset, as many MPs felt that she didn’t have the necessary knowledge of parliamentary procedure. As more and more MPs voiced their … Continue reading →

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Should Carol Mills Be the Next Clerk of the Commons?

Posted on August 28, 2014 by jasonloch

It looks like Carol Mills, a senior official from the Australian Senate, has been chosen to be the next Clerk of the House of Commons. Mills’ appointment has raised more than a few eyebrows. The Clerk is supposed to act as … Continue reading →

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