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BooScout

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Mon Sep 9, 2019, 10:17 AM Sep 2019

Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49639828

Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down

John Bercow says he will stand down as Commons Speaker at the next election or on 31 October, whichever comes first.

Speaking in Parliament, Mr Bercow said his 10-year "tenure" was nearing its end and it had been the "greatest honour and privilege" to serve.

If there was no early election, he said leaving on 31 October would be the "least disruptive and most democratic" time to go.

(More) https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-49639828

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Commons Speaker John Bercow to stand down (Original Post) BooScout Sep 2019 OP
"Order, order, order " kimbutgar Sep 2019 #1
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