'Order!': U.K. House Of Commons Speaker John Bercow Steps Down

John Bercow, the UK Speaker of the House of Commons, stepped down after serving since 2009. Known for his distinctive call to order, Bercow's tenure was marked by Brexit challenges. He aimed to be impartial and used his role to influence Brexit proceedings. The process to elect a new Speaker involves nominations and multiple voting rounds, with nine candidates, including Lindsay Hoyle and Chris Bryant, vying for the position.

What year did John Bercow promise his family would be his last term as Speaker?

• 2021

• 2019

• 2017

• 2009

How many times did Bercow reportedly use his call to order during his tenure?

• 16,000 times

• 14,000 times

• 12,000 times

• 10,000 times

What major political event defined much of Bercow's time as Speaker?

• The Scottish Referendum

• Brexit

• The London Olympics

• The Iraq War

How many members must nominate a candidate for them to be eligible for the Speaker election?

• Fifteen

• Twelve

• Eight

• Five

Which of the following is a candidate for the new Speaker position?

• Theresa May

• David Cameron

• Lindsay Hoyle

• Boris Johnson