Tearful John Bercow reveals he will step down as Speaker by 31 October

John Bercow has said he will stand down as the House of Commons Speaker, as well as an MP, before the end of next month. The colourful Speaker, famous for his bellowing cries of 'Order!' during raucous debates, will quit on 31 October, the same day Britain is due to leave the EU, unless an election is called before then. Throughout the three years since Britain voted to leave the EU, Bercow has angered the Conservative government by repeatedly allowing lawmakers to seize control of parliament's agenda to steer the course of Brexit. He said he was simply fulfilling his role of letting parliament have its say, adding that he had always 'sought to be the backbenchers' backstop'.
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'Order!' Why Europeans are turning to John Bercow for light relief in Brexit chaos www.theguardian.com/politics/video/2019/jan/17/order-why-europeans-are-turning-to-john-bercow-for-light-relief-in-brexit-chaos-video

[@jacobnighthorse7893]

Caused a lot of it himself

[@tehweh8202]

@@MichaelJ44 I seriously doubt if I will receive a qualified answer, but please explain to me following fact: How can one deduce any sort of coherent national will out of an election that resulted in 48,11% vs. 51,89%*? * Keep in mind, that the entire result is skewed due to over 3 MILLION expats being denied a vote and even hardcore Brexiters wouldn't have dared to menation a No Deal Brexit at the time of the election.

[@tehweh8202]

@@MichaelJ44 Thank you for confirming my stereotypes. I am still awaiting an answer by the way.

[@mapleicecream4819]

@@tehweh8202 > I seriously doubt if I will receive a qualified answer... Asking in poor faith. Thank you for confirming my stereotypes.

[@mrjules1982]

@@MichaelJ44 If the difference of a vote is only 4%... It's a bit rich to claim that "the will of the people" is an unambiguous endorsement for the winning side. Any mature democracy should be very wary of majority tyranny, and strive to find a compromise that at least considers the concerns of the minority. Mays deal was already quite far from that (by definition of her red lines, the negotiated result was a 'hard brexit'). Johnsons no-deal strategy is the extreme consequence of ignoring not just the remainers (48,11%), but also the mild leavers (who knows how many there were? It wasn't specified on the ballot). And before you dismiss me as a remoaner... save it. I'm not. I'm not even from the UK. I respect your sovereignty and I think the consequence of the referendum should be that the UK leave the EU. To be honest, it was never going to work out, really (and remainers should accept that, too). The referendum only confirmed it. But I do hope, for the sake of the many British friends I made over the years, that there is a sensible implication of that result in the end. Whatever way of leaving the EU, there will be need for some kind of deal for the future. There is no such thing as a 'clean break' from 40 years of economic integration. I wish you all in the UK the best, including you, Michael.

[@ruthannett]

Wow I can’t believe they killed off the best character so not watching brexit season 4 without him

[@adrianpilcher703]

France is voting to extend for 2 more years, not 3 months. Plenty of time for you to get used to the new character.

[@raymorse3259]

They always kill off the bad guy !!

[@Infernal_Elf]

ahh dam :D

[@siggylloyd3566]

@@raymorse3259 that's why Boris just bit it.

[@user-vh6ts9uf6c]

These jokes got boring very quickly

[@GrantHancock1407]

Hmm... not sure about the next season of UK. This Brexit storyline has been done to death and doubt the finale will be what the fans want... and now the best character is leaving !?

[@S0M3GUY778]

It's like Tywin Lannister in Game Of Throne

[@wintermutevsneuromancer8299]

This

[@LukusCannon]

I'm sure he's got a movie deal in the works. Besides, next season will likely be the last.

[@eunice8116]

Grant Hancock 👌

[@EmanDeMoan]

Oh this is sooooo me. Brexit is entertainment for me lolll

[@RealConstructor]

it’s a disgrace that a lot of Conservatives don’t applaud for the speaker. They sunken so low they don’t even want to thank a party member for his 10year effort of being the speaker of the house. They only want a partisan speaker, not one that goes by the rules. It was the party that was closest to my believes, not anymore.

[@johnregan2443]

Made the rules up as he went along ! He should have gone years ago !!

[@andrewmoore4429]

John Regan Give me an example of when Bercow made the rules up as he went along.

[@RealConstructor]

John Regan He was elected in june 2017, so he shouldn’t and couldn’t have gone years ago. Your comment is ridiculous.

[@anubis6864]

@Mac Macaulay How old are you then? You obviously don't remember Betty Boothroyd. She made Bercow look like a schoolboy!

[@lesigh1749]

@@RealConstructor He had been speaker for a decade. They re-elected him in 2017 because the speaker has to be voted in at the start of every new parliament.

[@johncharlton199]

When the opposition shows you more respect than your own party

[@raymorse3259]

Why do you think that is !!

[@SaraWarriorQueen]

Now why would that be? Maybe because Bercow is a remainer!

[@jackaubrey8614]

Respect needs to be earned - and he hasn't done anything to earn it.

[@alfiewills419]

steve Q yeah, he has

[@carlcleary3179]

He's a member of Labor

[@pidlive]

John will now retire at his home, pick up his antique telephone set, dial Domino's Pizza and ask to place an ORDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@cal593]

How dare you assume he would touch Domino's

[@AdamBuker]

John: For you kid's pizza you can choose between anchovy or ham with pineapple or pepperoni. Kids *confused shouting about wanting sausage and mushroom, or cheese pizza* John: Order. ORDER! Kids: *calm down a bit* John: All in favour of anchovy say, "Aye." Kids: *absolute silence* John: All opposed say, "No." Kids: *in unison* NO! John: The 'No's' have it. Now all those in favor of ham and pineapple say, "Aye." Kids: *confused shouting* John: All opposed say, "No." Kids: *more confused shouting* John: DIVISIONNNN!! CLEAR THE LOBBY!

[@sneakyninja2773]

😂😂😂😂

[@ThefightingCelt]

The most articulate speaker ever to grace Parliament . I like him and it's a pity he has decided to pack it in . He will be a tough act to follow .

[@lodestar9877]

you mean he is a greasy tongued gangster with a capital J.

[@dahalofreeek]

@@lodestar9877 Why the antisemitism?

[@leme8108]

@@dahalofreeek do u even know what that mean???

[@cocotaveras8975]

Agreed!

[@trinapowell4436]

Not a Tory, but admire the Speaker immensely. Country before party.

[@neikory]

lol, if country goes before the party. Why is it that this clown has done everything to stop the brexit? which is the will of the brits people?

[@something3395]

Neikosr0x I can understand him. For the start, less than 4% is a shitty majority to begin with. Second, I doubt the Leave option would win had they known how bad it would turn out. In short, if I believed catastrophe was on its way, I would put my effort in stopping it instead of delivering it just because a 4% majority of people wanted to.

[@adrianpilcher703]

@@neikory his job is to facilitate a debate on motions parliament thinks it can win, not prop up an appointed PM who's own brother thinks is a prat and who backs a No Deal Brexit that no one voted for.

[@chrisa6212]

@@adrianpilcher703 people voted to leave the EU, with or without a deal.

[@adrianpilcher703]

@@chrisa6212 "The problem with it all is that No Deal Brexit does not have a mandate. I know that Brexiters have changed their tune so much that they now have put aside 99% of what the entire Leave side said in the Campaign, and the months after the Referendum, and have moved to the following position: " It only said leave on the ballot paper. It never said how to leave. Therefore, No Deal Brexit is justified. " It sounds Ok until you give the mirror image analogy. Let us say 51.9% had voted to Remain. Now imagine that after 3 years, we were destined towards the hardest Remain possible; joining the Euro and Schengen Zone with no further consultation of the public. Let's assume a Lib Dem government propped up by the SNP with a majority of 1, a Lib Dem PM, voted for by Lib Dem members after Vince Cable quits, proroguing Parliament in order to force our entry into the Euro and Schengen. When atleast half the country is against this, maybe a quarter in complete uproar, they are told: "The country voted Remain. Remain means Remain. What we are doing satisfies the condition of Remaining in the European Union." When it is pointed out by many that nowhere in the campaign was it stated that joining the Euro and Schengen was part of the condition of Remaining, the response is that it doesn't matter, and that these people are just Brexmoaners, and are crying Brexmoaner tears, and are trying to stand in the way of the will of the British people. Hopefully, this will give you some perspective of what is going on here." My thanks to Yington for posting.

[@judgeovyoursoulvo8685]

I'm going to miss his ties the most.

[@novemberalpha6023]

One of many reasons I rewatch his videos is to see his tie collection.... absolutely marvelous

[@Steve_Gouws]

Oh man. Now I have no desire to watch "Brexit" season four :P

[@AdiRudi]

Steven Gouws They said Brexit would last 2, 3 seasons max. Can you blame him for going?

[@DanielGilchristYT]

Everyone clapping at the end- OOOORRRDEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEER

[@thepatriot7726]

Clapping he's going

[@e11esounds]

Except the unprofessional, ungracious slimey little schmucks on the Tory side. How appallingly rude. They know they've taken the piss out the House, and they don't care one ounce.

[@77LWILSON]

REEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@RY2XE]

@@thepatriot7726 They're clapping him out of respect.

[@RY2XE]

@@e11esounds They're well whipped at the moment!!! I agree with you, incredibly disrespectful.

[@masterdude9419]

This guy is clearly a man of integrity. I will miss his voice when watching the House of Commons!

[@PompeyChris71]

Integrity? You are deluded chum.

[@adrianpilcher703]

Allowed Parliament to debate and vote and justifiably as Johnson lost every one of those votes. His job is to stand up for Parliament, not protect appointed PMs.

[@theoilandgasresourceportal2132]

Bully and narcissist

[@adrianpilcher703]

@@theoilandgasresourceportal2132 Brexit means Brexit, Strong and Stable. Any more meaningless platitudes?

[@doggingnoob]

Frankly disgraceful that members on the government benches did not stand following Bercow's speech. Though I understand they feel they have been thwarted by him in recent weeks, it is abundantly clear that politics aside, he is a great advocate for the spirit and tradition of parliamentary democracy, and will be remembered by history as a titan.

[@liamhall871]

@@blackphilip8936 history will not be kind for every single politician who have voted against leaving this dictatorship and going against the people of Britain.

[@bbutten414]

He didn't pick a side!!!! He allowed the standing order for the whole house to discuss! It was brought to him by a labour minister and as per the rules of the house he HAD to allow it.

[@fireshepherd417]

@@blackphilip8936 You don't have a clue about history especially a history of what a bad Brexit could inflict..

[@johnregan2443]

@@fireshepherd417 could inflict _! And then again it might not . No one knows !

[@rumples2698]

@@blackphilip8936 and he had his fingers crossed behind his back when he was sworn in SLIMEY TOAD

[@politicalprincess7871]

I am an American and this makes sad. I enjoyed watching it's why I started watching British politics. I know thsts a bad reason to start by he makes me smile

[@PompeyChris71]

He now makes everyone smile. At last he is leaving.

[@gunner678]

He is a great speaker, but then again, they usually are. George Thomas from the 1970s was a memorable one and so was ex show girl Betty Boothroyd. Rest assured, the next will be of the same calibre (At least I hope so).

[@petarstanchev7170]

Well i am not american but at least i bothered to learn the language...

[@MrRedeyedJedi]

Most Americans I see, are spurring on the people trying to overthrow a currupt government and get our independence from the EU. This speaker will not be missed by the more than 17. 4m of us who want Brexit delivered, which this man has done what he can to inhibit.

[@gunner678]

@@MrRedeyedJedi your loss!

[@liamb8644]

Wow I’ve become so used to Bercow - 10 years I’ve been watching him! Will feel weird seeing parliament without him

[@its2frikkingamgotosleep466]

Yeah .... Dont feel like any1 can replace him ...

[@liamb8644]

SausageRoll 59p Yet you’re the one watching a video of him too...

[@raymorse3259]

@@its2frikkingamgotosleep466 TRY a brexiteer.

[@mujtabaellari2597]

Bercow is a damn icon and a man of integrity. He'll be missed but I hope he lives his retirement in peace with his wife and kids

[@theoilandgasresourceportal2132]

He's a bully and an anti democrat

[@LONDON1KaZR]

Integrity? LMAO

[@raymorse3259]

Yes, He will be taking a million pound pension with him paid for by the tax payer!

[@hieronymuswiesenkraut3628]

Oh no! I learned first about him yesterday and have been binge watching the "order" and best ofs!

[@mort421]

I know the feeling

[@jeansall1099]

Funoname Anon lol same here !

[@PompeyChris71]

'Best ofs'? Bet that didn't take long.

[@PaGrochdale]

@@Axtro5 he going to the eu working for his original boss look it up on duckduckgo these will not tell you he belongs to the eu

[@justmejie]

My girlfriend and I here in the states have been watching his vids

[@SS08947]

Most Tories failing to applaud...despicable Tory front benchers looking back to see which few decent Tories were applauding.

[@raymorse3259]

Why would you applaud someone who has abused his power for the last 3 years by doing his utmost to disrupt and thwart brexit. He is an ardent remainer so there was never going to be fair play.

[@scottfribence7027]

Couldn't agree more..

[@1ultronix1]

@@raymorse3259 a no deal brexit would crush the united kingdom, so you should be thankful

[@carlcleary3179]

Who the hell is he that they have to applaud him

[@dean529]

@@raymorse3259 To be fair the Government has made a mockery of that themselves. They tried to place fast and loose with the law on more than one occasion. I wouldn't even say May's deal was negotiated but rather a deal that the Conservatives knew wouldn't go down well. I am fairly certain Bercow listened to Boris et al when they were saying 'oh there will never be a no deal brexit' or 'a deal will be very easy'. Bercow just has a better memory than it appears most of the other honourable members of the Conservatives including the Boris himself. I do however love Bercow's finger to Boris by announcing that he will be leaving after the deadline.

[@Numinex22]

what an absolute disgrace this tory party is not standing up for a leaving member of the hosue and a speaker who served for 10 years... unbelievable

[@PompeyChris71]

No it isn't. He breaks rules and makes rules to suit himself. At the next election I hope he gets kicked out.

[@paulduffy697]

He’s a muppet

[@JamesStow]

@@PompeyChris71 You clearly listened to the video then. Let me guess you also voted for Brexit and the Tories?

[@PompeyChris71]

@@JamesStow No I voted for brexit party as I didn't like Theresa May. Yes I voted leave and would do again and no I didn't watch the video of that cretin whinging. Can't stand the little creep.

[@JamesStow]

@@PompeyChris71 Not telling you to vote which way mate but when the news and rhetoric you live in makes you hate characters enough you don't listen to their points, everyone loses. We're dividing ourselves by not listening and thinking. Hell listen to half the debates, it's all "yeah but the other party is bad because reasons". We're turning into the US and it couldn't be more disappointing

[@jonnywelham9926]

From a grateful constituent, John Bercow has been an extremely loyal, committed and hard working MP for such a long period of time. He may be recognised or critiqued in his position as speaker however as far as local MP’s go I couldn’t ask for more!

[@lawabiding123]

Was looking for a pure English language speaker and found one in the form of a speaker of the parliament.

[@GoFdu50]

Listening to journalists or politicians is the best way to learn how to speak English properly, then you need not actually believe what they say all the time.^^

[@johnregan2443]

Just ignore the rubbish he's saying though _!

[@ghoshneh]

He is going down in history as one of the most articulate, effective, efficient and passionate Speakers EVER. I have a feeling he is going to be working with the Royals once he has stepped down!

[@PompeyChris71]

Doubt it. They don't trust him either. He's only going cos he is going to be ousted.

[@ghoshneh]

PS I have nothing against BJ by the way, after Ricky Gervais he is my second favourite comedian in the UK!

[@rrickarr]

Actually the Speaker of the Canadian House of Commons, and the MP in the Canadian parliament are much more mature and well-behaved than this circus in Westminster!

[@raymorse3259]

Ha Ha Ha !

[@ghoshneh]

@Cliff Smith A pompous little man could still have the characteristics listed above!

[@heleneimoukhuede4818]

Mr Bercow...how are we going to watch the drama without you there? I for one, as an ordinary member of the public, am going to really miss your humour and sarcastic remarks. Thank you so much for all the years you served as Speaker of the House. I wish you a peaceful life wherever you go next. Thank you for whipping the Conservative oafs senselessly...they deserve it after whipping the 21.

[@Shpira]

Mr Bercow is literally the only person who has been doing his job in Parliament for the past two years. Very sorry to see him go!

[@rodkinslow3061]

This tosser was going to get the boot anyway he jumped before he was pushed gutless Bercow. His wife is getting a seeing to by a guy I know in a right orderly fashion whilst he is in parliament. Ha ha

[@grahamkey8496]

@@rodkinslow3061 Are you copying and pasting this same "witty retort" in every comments thread here?

[@LONDON1KaZR]

Doing his job? Preventing a democratic vote from being honoured? Is that what his job is supposed to be?

[@Shpira]

@@LONDON1KaZR you're going to have to be a tad bit more percise...if you're talking Brexit...not a relevant comment as the fact that uk has not left for 3 years is hardly his fault...

[@LONDON1KaZR]

@@Shpira No, you don't say!

[@fredericktaylor7890]

From Australia-- John Bercow has been an inspiration of defending Parliament from the wiles of the Executive. Wbilst our own Speaker has been a vast improvement on his immediate highly partisan predeccesors, Bercow is the model we are yet to experience here. Vale, Mr Speaker, and thanks for the humour and theatrics too!

[@camron.w1841]

I'm gonna miss the iconic *ODAAAA*

[@dalilafcuk2901]

I know you're going to quit your job, but we're going to miss you why you always said (Order) we wish you luck ... greetings from Mexico!

[@oitsamy]

I wish him joy in his return to private life.

[@kethughes8266]

Sooner the better he should only come back to answer the bullying charges.

[@oitsamy]

@@kethughes8266 Wouldn't it be better if you just left your own comments instead of farting on the comments of others?

[@kethughes8266]

Amy Clark That's You Tube for you.

[@oitsamy]

@@kethughes8266 No, that's KZbin for you.

[@kethughes8266]

Amy Clark and for you after all its your comment that got farted on.

[@richardc8029]

22 years in Parliament, 10 as speaker should entitle him to a unanimous standing ovation for his service to the nation. For the government to remain seated and not even to applaud is a sign of abhorrent character.

[@e11esounds]

It's really utterly appalling to be honest. They are classless little cretins of the highest order. How rude.

[@hydra66]

That is why I'm worried about who's leading the country at the mo. Allow the purge of longstanding colleagues who disagree rather than engage in discussion, and then disrespect the 32 years of service this man has given. No respect/ compassion- and this is the crew who's making decisions on health/social care and the opportunities for our young people. I'm not a labour supporter but something is wrong with this picture.

[@mattosx]

'wipes away tear' - what a legend!

[@bbutten414]

Agreed he was a legend! Consistently stood up for the rights of backbenchers and consistently looked after the rights of parliament as a whole. He will be missed

[@Gambit771]

@@bbutten414 Didn't look out for the rights of voters and democracy though, did he.

[@johnregan2443]

@@bbutten414 are you on something __??

[@neile9387]

You are deluded if you think he is a legend!!!!!!!!! A corrupt bully more like!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@bbutten414]

@@Gambit771 looked after the rights of parliament as per his position of the house. If he blocked the labour ministers standing order then that would of been a breach of his position

[@Trylobyte]

The only one who can keep the bullying oafs in line and allow people to be heard

[@antonydandrea]

Comments here very different to the ones on the sun's version of the video

[@anubis6864]

Well this is the Guardianista, what did you expect?

[@berniebasset9465]

@@anubis6864 Sun readers can't spell but Sun editors can. The reverse is true of the Guardian. But I'd rather read through spelling errors and appreciate proper journalism than subscribe to the cesspit of nonsense that is The Sun.

[@leighdappa]

NO ONE sensible reads 'The Sun'...

[@PaGrochdale]

Guardian shadow bannes 82% comments and likes from Boris and Brexit supporters

[@PaGrochdale]

@@leighdappa only puppets come to the guardian

[@RoseAndThornCustomCreations]

Ladies, find yourself a partner who speaks about you the way Mr Bercow speaks about his wife. Gents, this is the guy to emulate when speaking about your partner! He will be sadly missed.

[@Autumn-dq3th]

His wife had an affair because she couldn't stand his controlling bullying. She only went back to him because if their son who suffers with autism. Ladies if its a controlling bully you want then Bercow is your man

[@samb7925]

It won't be the same watching uk's parliament debates with John bercow He's a real leader in that house

[@stefanarama4653]

This is an absuuuurd proposition!

[@ShermerHighSchool]

I'll miss him very much. I hope his successor is as eloquently flamboyant. Godspeed Sir!

[@RestingBitchface7]

I’m actually going to miss him, and I’m not even British!

[@RestingBitchface7]

Bocca 😝👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽

[@rienpost3145]

I'll miss him.

[@kekedream]

Ditto.

[@keithowen8054]

Expect much more noisy chuntering from sedentry positions after 31st Oct. Thank you Mr Speaker, gentleman and legend.

[@mauriristola3282]

This man, is a hero. The Tories that didn't aplaud the Speakers address - shame on you - Trump will be proud.

[@gusnorthamptonshire2651]

The Tory/Labour crime syndicates owned and Controlled by the same entities.

[@paulduffy697]

Trump is your leader..

[@noomchompy7435]

A hero to the real coup by the establishment and supported by the witless.

[@lesigh1749]

psst, you aren't supposed to applaud in the chamber.

[@mauriristola3282]

His Divine Shadow sure - before you know it we will have a PM breaking law Law...

[@trishagreaves-holden1707]

Go well Mr. Speaker...simply the best.

[@ivofena83]

Don't applause the speaker or you gone get your whip removed.

[@EarthHart1]

ivofena83 Don't applause the speaker or you going to get the whip removed, from up your own arsehole.

[@SK-yq3lw]

My favorite MP, wish you all the best. Gonna miss those ties.

[@myrccomedy3368]

He is the reason why I started to watch Brexit in Parliament :-(

[@nolikeygsomnipresence270]

The world is losing a defender of democracy. Not a defender of the right nor the left, but of their very right to exist. My children and grandchildren will know about Bercow.

[@latest3dsgames]

Literally the most clueless comment on hear , congrats!

[@utubebroadcaster]

The Speaker was a Tory, disliked by hardcore Tories but widely supported by those moderate conservatives, centrists and the left-wing.

[@1Thedairy]

utubebroadcaster Disliked because he certainly wasn’t impartial which was not his job spec.

[@utubebroadcaster]

@@1Thedairy he was fairly impartial. It's difficult to expect someone to be extremely impartial when they're an MP representing one of the major parties.

[@Sir_Squegg]

I think they’re not representing any party as long as they’re speaker.

[@Pobotrol]

Hardcore Tories dislike anyone who doesn't bow down to their arrogant belief in their right to impose their will on everyone else.

[@jacobnighthorse7893]

And the swamp continues to be drained 🇬🇧

[@ab-th7lj]

oh how i will miss him 🥺🥺🥺

[@ese4741]

AUUUUUDAAAAAAA AUUUUDAAAAAAA... He will be missed👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@robotbattler]

The John Bercow mic drop moment

[@flungingpictures]

A am a Canadian. Thank you, sir. - 02:54 "When new MPs ... may find themselves vulnerable to undue institutional influence" 03:11 "We would not want anyone to be whipped senseless, would we?" 03:50

[@markyp4459]

So there will be no ‘ordeeeer’ in the House, nor any order in the UK political environment post 31 October. A double whammy. We must clearly persevere and try to find a way that works for as many as possible. In the meantime, the House has lost another great asset, of a dwindling number of effective, erudite and sincere MPs.

[@onlyhousestarklivesmatter]

Nooooooooo whyyyy 😭😭😭😭😭

[@corcoos]

Such a gentleman, and a loss even for us who are watching your parliamentary debates as entertainment. But, unfortunately, it's also fitting. You don't deserve him as speaker in a post Brexit world.

[@joshhowe8757]

plount I hope this was a joke

[@sabirismail6077]

We do not want anyone whipped senseless😀

[@peterpandaluki6663]

A true man of principle. We need more of his like.

[@StabbyMcBlade]

If he was a true man of democracy he might still have his job

[@MagicBrianTricks]

@@StabbyMcBlade We are a parliamentary democracy and Parliament has sovereignty. Bercow has fought against the executive to keep our democracy.

[@1Thedairy]

Peter Pandaluki But certainly not impartial which he should have been.

[@StabbyMcBlade]

@@1Thedairy exactly. No doubt he'll have his own chat show in a years time

[@gunner678]

John, you are a superb speaker, you will be greatly missed. Thank you so much for your masterful service!

[@raymorse3259]

Do you come from a different planet ?

[@davidsalvoni7149]

love the fact none of the Tories bothered standing up

[@stuffilike05]

Why didn't they though?

[@johannesnicolaas]

Watching him I suddenly saw that sometimes he looks like Terry Jones of Monthy Python. This makes him even greater in my eyes!

[@blinkspacestudio8892]

I wish him all the best

[@JayUnarmed]

Nooooooooo you can never replace John Bercow, this guy is an international icon

[@ruthberry184]

Lol

[@e11esounds]

Beloved by those who respect democracy, honour and integrity. Also a wonderful orator and presence. He will be a hard act to follow.

[@skythe284]

I bet even some junior minister is crying seeing Bercow depart..

[@bryanthomas2598]

Shame it wasn't three years ago

[@gloin10]

Well done, sir! A true democrat, and a bulwark against an over-mighty executive. You will be sorely missed. The person who succeeds you will have a wonderful example to follow.

[@Marc-cu5mj]

A true democrat could never be in favour of the EU.

[@sideridely]

@Tea Lover shut up hitler

[@Louis_McP]

@@sideridely shut up mussolini

[@notroll1279]

@@sideridely When logic fails, invoke Hitler... why oh why are you so fond of digging him out over and over again?

[@noomchompy7435]

So, a true hero for you is someone who rewrites the constitution in order to over rule the people in their biggest act of Democrat will ever?

[@Maldini009]

you're telling me this lad stepped down 3 years ago, and i thought he's still here man, the pandemic really made 2 years fly

[@lovechildtre4961]

ODAHHHH! THE EYES TO THE LEFT...THE NOSE TO THE RIGHT...😂🤣😂watching the UK parliament is escapism from our (America) disastrous politics😒

[@BeatrixOnyx]

It's "ayes" and "noes" btw.

[@Abidur_]

The Conservatives bench with a few clapping and barely anyone standing up, wow what a sad old bunch of people.

[@theoilandgasresourceportal2132]

He supports your agenda

[@raymorse3259]

Probably because they have been badly let down.

[@Abidur_]

The oilandgasresourceportal What is my agenda?

[@JJvideoman]

The oilandgasresourceportal don't assume

[@lana-hl1en]

Why do british politicians have such weird hairstyles.

[@Bigmoneeey]

lana just in case spitting image comes back

[@penelopehunt2371]

Copying Ronald Dump

[@bingbong3011]

stress

[@tomaszmichalski3633]

To było piękne, niesamowity moment

[@samturner5725]

Mr speaker you was the best 😥😥

[@rockandrollstar6393]

No more order 😥

[@KatesTeaTime09]

Oh dear...

[@KrisHughes]

I dread to think who will replace him.

[@vincewise855]

Great guy John Bercow , who ever takes over will have to watch those devious tories like a hawk.

[@laerthoxhaj]

The House of Commons will not be the same without the Iconic Order of this Amazing Speaker,the successor has to be as equal to Mr.Bercow or he should not take the sit as the Speaker. Hear hear!

[@raymorse3259]

Think you must have been watching a different speaker than me for the past 2 years!

[@EccentricEllis]

Bercow for prime minister.

[@marthab-c5226]

😔

[@winstonsmith2079]

Best speaker since Betty Boothroyd. Shame he was a Tory.

[@MiloshFitzroy]

So eloquent

[@oliviaperrin1146]

He’s brilliant .

[@jp-lu5yp]

Bravo Mr. Speaker. Here is to a well deserved retirement.

[@icpbrl6904]

What's Kevin Keegan doing talking like that ?

[@simonvaughan7343]

Please make it sooner!!!!!!

[@bicuj9838]

Please don’t go you the best.❤️❤️🇬🇧

[@KingKong0514]

That tie though

[@Mill_O]

Brexit Season 4: Bercow Boogaloo. He's said he'll quit before, but he came back! How can he not be there to keep our Yobs of Parliament in line!? Big shoes to fill.

[@we-print9619]

2nd British after Lord Mountbatten that I found to be just Excellent! His presence of mind, Calculative and deep meaningful speeches, Sense of Humour, A person with widest collection of retro ties 😉

[@adrianpilcher703]

Lord Mountbattan? Really? This Speaker was not that shady a character.

[@raymorse3259]

WE-PRINT ARE YOU JOHN BERCOW IN DISGUISE !!

[@we-print9619]

@@raymorse3259 Nope! Would rather volunteer if that's the case. Exposed! Not some puppet from.the "EXECUTIVE AGENCY"

[@241ae]

It’ll be sad to see the back of John Bercow. A true man of honour who acted for the democratically elected parliament and who refused to be bullied by any side

[@peterthompson6651]

Tearful John bercow, I'm tearful he's been there that long.

[@karl-heinzheinbach8447]

I`m a German. It is very sad to see someone like John Bercow who is leaving the parliament. He deserves my full respect for his job especially while the Brexit debates. As an economist I´m very concerned about the future of the UK without a Brexit deal. Doing Brexit without a deal will mean a disaster for the population. It is associated with bottlenecks in food and medical care because there are no trade conditions between the UK and the EU. I am very sorry for this specter and hope that ultimately a reasonable solution will be found. Finally, I like to say that the overwhelming majority of the German population sees the British as a part of the European family. I was educated not to leave family members alone. I wish this great Nation all the best in difficult times.

[@Peacefully-Happy-86]

Oh no

[@qsprimalaccuracy9709]

What's the name of this Shakespeare play??

[@Fern635]

I will miss him

[@preciousdevere288]

I shall miss Mr Bercow, a fine man, and the best speaker the House has been graced with. I wish him and his family a wonderful future, your a legend John! 💖👍🇬🇧

[@siva40]

I never thought about the last ODA... and it is going to be a sad one.

[@chello70]

Nooooooo !!! I do not accept your resignation sir !!! I do not accept !!!

[@joshnel123]

Disgusting Tories not putting aside their differences to clap for a colleage of 20 years.

[@TrixxyD]

Really sad to see him go where is the comedic releive of brexit season 4 gonna come from now :(

[@Taperack123]

What a man! Such emotion!

[@stuart7245]

How pathetic are those sad people who did applaud a resignation speach. No matter their politics

[@rodkinslow3061]

This tosser was going to get the boot anyway he jumped before he was pushed gutless Bercow. His wife is getting a seeing to by a guy I know in a right orderly fashion whilst he is in parliament. Ha ha

[@thesqueezeboxcomedygroup3183]

His daughter's name is Jamima. That's so sweet!