When I first started out in politics I was, what you might describe as, a hard right Conservative. John Bercow conservativedescribehard Change image and share on social
A legislature cannot be effective while suffering from public scorn. John Bercow effectivelegislaturepublic Change image and share on social
Lying to a committee is a very grave abuse, and there ought to be a clear punishment. John Bercow abuseclearcommittee Change image and share on social
I think the state opening of Parliament is an incredibly important occasion, and broadly speaking, the way in which it's done is an invaluable tradition. John Bercow broadlyimportantincredibly Change image and share on social
There's no point in worrying about things you can't influence. John Bercow influencepointthing Change image and share on social
I don't think that people are disinterested or uninterested in politics. I think very often they are disengaged from the formal political process. To some extent they are suspicious or even despairing of formal politics as a means to give expression and effect to what they want. John Bercow despairdisengagedisinterested share on social
I never aspired to be Speaker simply so I could say, 'I am the Speaker of the House of Commons,' and tell my children that. John Bercow aspirechildcommon Change image and share on social
I pride myself on being courteous to people, and trying to fashion good relations. John Bercow courteousfashiongood Change image and share on social
For far too long the House of Commons has been run as little more than a private club by and for gentleman amateurs. John Bercow amateurclubcommon Change image and share on social
Fairness is not about statistical equality. John Bercow equalityfairnessstatistical Change image and share on social
