Speaker John Bercow

I like Bercow.

Apparently Speaker Thomas took part in the decision to use the Aberfan Charity Fund to clear the remaining NCB waste tips - action that was certainly needed, but surely it should have been funded by the then Labour government, rather than seized from Charity funds.

He was apparently a great royalist and strongly disagreed with devolution and the EU. I don't remember him that much - apart from his Welsh accent - but, from what I've read, I'm not sure I like the sound of him.

ps in the later stages his deputy has taken over.

For those who don't like him, don't forget about the many other hours he spends covering debates such as this current one:
www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/live/bbcparliament
TG Parliament continues on other important things, since they were were recalled.

He's the worst speaker in my lifetime I think.

I don't think he should be judged by his wife, would you judge a female MP by their husband?

I don't like automatic honours, I think they should be given to people who have gone over and above their job.

Speaker Thomas was a creeping slug.
Yes, and I used to like him

Hoisted by his own petard.

Lesley60 calls him a 'horrible, conceited, arrogant little man. Yes, I can't bear to watch him. Mind you there are very few politicians that I would wish to watch or meet. I think public confidence in politicians is at an all time low.

I particularly enjoy Bercow’s appearances on “Dead Ringers”
“Ordah, ordah!”
Plus Bercow que Bercow!

Speaker Thomas was a creeping slug.

I can’t bare to listen to Bercow, I think he is a horrible conceited, arrogant little man who loves the sound of his own voice.
The way he tries to belittle people, I think he has a chip on his shoulder can’t wait to see the back of him

Deputy Speaker Labour MP Lindsay Hoyle is far more respectful than Bercow!

Is nobody interested in the connection between Bercow and the Dame Laura Cox Inquiry and I don't mean just the allegations against Bercow I mean the subsequent handling of the findings and what some see as a whitewash allowed to happen?

The only Speaker in modern times who commanded respect by firmness, dignity and scrupulous impartiality was Betty Boothroyd, closely followed by Speaker Thomas and Speaker Wetherall. Speaker Burcow and his odious wife are:- Odious! B.B was allegedly 'disgusted' at Speaker Burcows recent antics.

The only thing that bothers me about John Bercow receiving a peerage is his truly dreadful wife, who has done so much to humiliate him, being called 'Lady'.

When you're faced with a mob of undisciplined schoolchildren (aka politicians) who have to be kept under control, it is necessary to shout and assert your authority. I think he does an excellent job.

Never mind a peerage - he should be nominated for an Oscar as The Greatest Showman - he would certainly give Hugh Jackman a run for his money
(But not in The Most Fanciable Male category -sorry John.)

If the recent Dame Laura Cox Inquiry into bullying / harassment in Parliament was respected a bit more by our weak Parliamentarians the question may be more easy to answer.

Oh I think he would mind if he wasn’t ‘elevated’
I don’t think he will be a loss to HOC or HOL where women are concerned.

It could also be said past Chancellors of the Exchequer, Prime Ministers traditionally get a peerage but that has not happened to Osborne, Brown, Blair, Cameron as an example.

Should they?

This thread is good fun (so far). Its made me smile and that may be a reflection of Bercow, whatever else may be said of him, he isn't boring and does raise a grin occasionally. Much needed in these troubled times.

Pogs
And I shouldn't think he cares whether he gets a peerage or not.

"The move would break a tradition dating back 230 years"

Well he has just set a ' Precedence ' in that direction!

trisher

I like the Labour MPs comment that if he can't go to the Lords they will have to keep him as Speaker for years to come! Don't particularly like him and he is a bit dodgy but he must have some good points if he has upset the government

I think Speakers d have to have a bit of drama about them to be heard ofver the general rabble. You do not become a politician if you are a shy retiring violet! I am not sure if I would like him personally if I ever got to know him but he stands no nonsense and that is part of his job! I don't worry about him that's for sure!

He is liked by the backbenchers,