“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.”
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John Bercow
John Bercow is a British politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons. Born on January 19, 1963, in London, he graduated from the University of Oxford. He was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1997, representing the Oxford West and Abingdon constituency. During his tenure as Speaker, Bercow was known for his efforts to promote parliamentary democracy and transparency, and for his wit and humor in debates. more
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