chrisd
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Lucky then that he doesn't get to choose his successor
John Bercow.
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Lucky then that he doesn't get to choose his successor
Doon frae Troon
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Comes across to me as the person who stands up to bullies and let's all have a chance to speak.
He has done a difficult job very well, bit of a show pony but aren't all MP'S like that.
ger147
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He's not gone, he'll still be in the chair when Parliament re-opens on 14th October.
For those over 45 he reminds me of the former umpire Dickie Bird. He should really be in the background but he got a taste of fame and liked it a little too much. Instead of letting everything flow he got involved, often when he did not need to be involved. He wanted to be part of the show when that is not his role.
Betty Boothroyd was similar, she milked the role constantly. Hopefully the next one will be happy to take more of a backseat role.
Betty Boothroyd was similar, she milked the role constantly. Hopefully the next one will be happy to take more of a backseat role.
spongebob59
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ColchesterFC
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With the amount of allegations of bullying surrounding Bercow I'm not sure he's quite the anti-bullying hero you are painting him to be.
yeah, what a scumbag lefty.... oh wait he was a Tory MP before becoming the speaker
spongebob59
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don't see him keeping my order here, what must the world think, grow up children. This was the same lot laying into JRM last week about not sitting correctly in parliment.
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Will be well rewarded for his serveries to Federalism....nice work if you can get it! 
drdel
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Don't forget he might be staying until the GE is declared and you can bet that, with nothing to lose, he be up to a whole new set of tricks
spongebob59
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This will calm things down :
http://vote-watch.co.uk/momentum-ba...arman-to-run-for-speakers-job-praises-bercow/
http://vote-watch.co.uk/momentum-ba...arman-to-run-for-speakers-job-praises-bercow/
IanM
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Holy Moley..... these people are taking the P.E. fifty-five
Robster59
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Given the fact that our parliament seems to be more and more like trying to run a kiddies school these days you need a firm hand to try and keep them in control.
I don't have an issue with Bercow. He has his faults but given the way some of our MP's behave, you have to be strong to try and exert some form of control.
The fact that BJ doesn't like him is a bonus to me.
I don't have an issue with Bercow. He has his faults but given the way some of our MP's behave, you have to be strong to try and exert some form of control.
The fact that BJ doesn't like him is a bonus to me.
? I've re-read this a few times. What is the 55 thing?
spongebob59
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P.I.S.S I think
Now I just feel silly
nickjdavis
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Whatever you think of Bercow's, politics, intentions, impartiality (or otherwise) I have to say that he is pure entertainment to watch and listen to. Whether that's just him hamming up the role or not i don't know but it often made watching sessions of parliament a bit more palatable.
Hope to see him on HIGNFY and other similar shows in the future.
Hope to see him on HIGNFY and other similar shows in the future.
IanM
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ooops idiot mis-typed PE rather than PI .............. hangs head in shame!
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Given the fact that our parliament seems to be more and more like trying to run a kiddies school these days you need a firm hand to try and keep them in control.
I don't have an issue with Bercow. He has his faults but given the way some of our MP's behave, you have to be strong to try and exert some form of control.
The fact that BJ doesn't like him is a bonus to me.
In many ways I admire his actions in protecting the interests of backbenchers.
However, his motivation for this is perhaps questionable due to his discontent at not achieving high office whilst an active Tory MP. At times the chip on his shoulder was a little too visible.
SocketRocket
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He is Remain biased. If he did his job properly we shouldnt notice.
