Former Member of Parliament
John Bercow
Speaker of the House of Commons · MP for Buckingham
At a glanceJohn Bercow was the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Member of Parliament for Buckingham.
Early day motions
| 8 Jul 2008 | REFERRAL OF BURMA TO THE INTERNATIONAL CRIMINAL COURT | 63 sig. |
| 21 Apr 2008 | BRAIN CANCER | 71 sig. |
| 21 Feb 2008 | ASSASSINATION OF DEMOCRACY LEADER FROM BURMA | 58 sig. |
| 19 Nov 2007 | CHILDREN WITH COMMUNICATION PROBLEMS AND THE COMMUNICATION TRUST | 79 sig. |
| 15 Oct 2007 | RETURN OF ASYLUM SEEKERS TO DARFUR | 55 sig. |
| 9 Jul 2007 | AUNG SAN SUU KYI'S 62nd BIRTHDAY | 79 sig. |
Full parliamentary career
Opposition posts
- Shadow Secretary of State for International Development · Department for International Development 7 Nov 2003 – 1 Sep 2004
- Shadow Spokesperson (Work and Pensions) · Department for Work and Pensions 23 Jul 2002 – 1 Nov 2002
- Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury · HM Treasury 1 Sep 2001 – 23 Jul 2002
- Shadow Spokesperson (Home Affairs) · Home Office 1 Jul 2000 – 1 Sep 2001
- Shadow Minister (Education) · Department for Education 1 Jun 1999 – 1 Jul 2000
Other posts
- Speaker of the House of Commons 22 Jun 2009 – 4 Nov 2019
Committee memberships
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority · Chair 14 Jun 2017 – 4 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission · Chair 14 Jun 2017 – 4 Nov 2019
- Commons Reference Group on Representation and Inclusion · Chair 15 Nov 2016 – 4 Nov 2019
- House of Commons Commission 22 Jun 2009 – 4 Nov 2019
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority · Chair 18 May 2015 – 3 May 2017
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority · Chair 30 Jun 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority 23 Jun 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission · Chair 18 May 2010 – 3 May 2017
- Speaker's Committee for the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority · Chair 28 Oct 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Members Estimate Committee · Chair 22 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Speaker's Committee on the Electoral Commission · Chair 22 Jun 2009 – 6 May 2010
- Committees on Arms Export Controls 10 Mar 2008 – 22 Jun 2009
- Consolidation etc. Bills (Joint Committee) 14 Nov 2005 – 22 Jun 2009
- Panel of Chairs 24 May 2005 – 22 Jun 2009
- International Development Committee 8 Nov 2004 – 22 Jun 2009
- Procedure Committee 8 Nov 2004 – 12 Jul 2005
- Office of the Deputy Prime Minister: Housing, Planning, Local Government and the Regions Committee 16 Dec 2002 – 5 Jan 2004
- Home Affairs Committee 3 Nov 2003 – 17 Nov 2003
- Draft Mental Incapacity Bill (Joint Committee) 10 Jul 2003 – 17 Nov 2003
- Trade & Industry 15 Jun 1998 – 5 Jul 1999
- Welsh Affairs Committee 14 Jul 1997 – 22 Jun 1998
Previous seats
- Buckingham · Elected 3 times 6 May 2010 – 4 Nov 2019
- Buckingham · Elected 3 times 1 May 1997 – 6 May 2010
Elections contested
- Bristol South 9 Apr 1992
- Motherwell South 11 Jun 1987
Party affiliation
- Speaker 22 Jun 2009 – 4 Nov 2019
- Conservative 1 May 1997 – 21 Jun 2009
Expenses
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Bercow, answered from official Parliament data.
Who is John Bercow?
John Bercow was the Speaker of the House of Commons and the Member of Parliament for Buckingham. See John Bercow's official Parliament profile.
Which constituency did John Bercow represent?
John Bercow was the Member of Parliament for Buckingham. See John Bercow's official Parliament profile.
What registered interests are listed for John Bercow?
John Bercow has no entries in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. See John Bercow's official Parliament profile.
Source: this MP's official Parliament profile. Last updated 26 Jul 2026.