John Bercow has been re-elected as the Speaker of the House of Commons.
John Bercow has been re-elected unopposed as Commons Speaker saying he wanted his epitaph to be “he was the backbenchers’ champion”.
Mr Bercow joked he would like the phrase engraved on his tombstone assuming such things are “not forever unfashionable” – in a clear reference to the much mocked Ed Stone.
The Buckingham MP, who proved controversial during the last Parliament, said he was keen to continue his six-year career as Speaker for “a little longer” when asked if he would like to resume the post.
The House fell silent with Sir Gerald Kaufman, the new Father of the House, asked if anyone opposed a motion for Mr Bercow’s reappointment.
