Quote Originally Posted by Leicesterbaggie View Post
I have just looked up the terms of reference for the Speaker of the House of Commons. I quote, 'The Speaker is the chief officer and is the highest authority of the Hose of Commons and must remain politically IMPARTIAL at all times.

Now, can somebody inform me as to why Bercow still holds this position as he has not fulfilled the criteria. Stinks, doesn't it!
I believe it is because the Speaker is appointed for the term of the Parliament and is only replaced if he dies or resigns. More chance of the former than the latter I suspect!

He has, quite rightly, been under pressure for several years due to many controversial stances he has taken especially over Brexit. However until we have a new Government post an election we are stuck with him.

Maybe we need a new law passed to change the ‘God like status’ that the Speaker presently has. Can’t see the opposition parties rallying around like blue arse flies to get that one through quickly though!