This petition was submitted during the 2017–2019 Conservative government

Rejected petition John Bercow must be replaced following flouting of parliamentary procedures.

John Bercow is required to be neutral in all aspects of his post, on several occasions shown bias one way or another, the latest being the overruling of advice from a senior clerk over amendments to a non amendable motion in the HOC. This behaviour cannot be allowed continue as it breeds mistrust.

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The Public can’t trust in the Parliamentary system if the procedures and rules are not followed, John Bercow on several occasions has flouted the rules....

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about honours or appointments.

The resignation of an MP, including the Speaker, would be an individual decision for that person, and not a decision for the Government or Parliament as a whole.

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