John Bercow

John Bercow is a British politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 2009 to 2019. As Speaker, he was responsible for managing debates, maintaining order, and ensuring parliamentary rules were followed during discussions. Bercow is known for his distinctive speaking style and for sometimes challenging traditional parliamentary protocols. His role is neutral, acting as an impartial referee among Members of Parliament. Prior to being Speaker, he was an MP representing Buckingham. His tenure was marked by efforts to increase transparency and influence legislative procedures in the UK Parliament.