Compel the Speaker of the House of Commons to perform his elected role

Rejected 12 signatures

What the petition asks

The Speaker of the House is meant to keep order in the House when it is hearing debates, and for such occasions as Prime Minister's Questions, including forcing members to be silent while questions are being asked or answered. John Bercow is failing to do so and has reduced the House to a farce.

The Speaker is the highest authority in the House and as such has full authority to make sure MPs follow the rules of the House during debates. This can include:

directing an MP to withdraw remarks if, for example, they use abusive language
suspending the sitting of the House due to serious disorder
suspending MPs who are deliberately disobedient - known as naming
asking MPs to be quiet so Members can be heard.

Censure John Bercow and ensure he performs his role, or elect a successor.

Why it was rejected

It was not clear what the petition asked the UK Government or Parliament to do.

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Timeline

24 Feb 2016	Petition opened for signatures
10 Mar 2016	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 12

Status Rejected

Rejected 10 Mar 2016

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