Petition · past parliament
Parliament should request John Bercow publicly apologize for his Trump remarks
Rejected
19 signatures
What the petition asks
John Bercow publicly insulted Trump and said he was "strongly opposed to an address by President Trump in Westminster Hall".
His comments are embarrassing to the British people and also in breech of parliamentary rules as he should remain impartial.
The people deserve a public apology.
His comments are embarrassing to the British people and also in breech of parliamentary rules as he should remain impartial.
The people deserve a public apology.
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
Issuing an apology is the personal decision of the Speaker, and is therefore not the responsibility of the Government or Parliament.
If you like, you could sign the petition below, which asks the House of Commons to debate a vote of no confidence in the Speaker:
Petition the House to debate a vote of no confidence in Mr Speaker Bercow.
If you like, you could sign the petition below, which asks the House of Commons to debate a vote of no confidence in the Speaker:
Petition the House to debate a vote of no confidence in Mr Speaker Bercow.
Timeline
| 7 Feb 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 14 Feb 2017 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
19
Status
Rejected
Rejected
14 Feb 2017
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