John Bercow
English politician and Speaker of Commons
Born
January 19th, 1963
62 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
United Kingdom
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Served as Speaker of the House of Commons from 2009 to 2019. Elected as a Member of Parliament in 1997, representing the Buckingham constituency. Played a significant role in parliamentary procedures, facilitating debates and maintaining order during sessions. Became well-known for a distinctive approach to the role of Speaker, emphasizing the need for parliamentary democracy and open debate. Resigned from his seat in 2019, following the conclusion of his tenure as Speaker.
Served as Speaker of the House of Commons
Facilitated numerous high-profile debates
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