Petition · past parliament

Reject John Bercow’s resignation as Speaker of the House of Commons

Rejected 10 signatures

What the petition asks

At this time of national crisis, political and democratic stress, the nation requires John Bercow to remain in his role of Speaker of the House of Commons, to continue to moderate and guide our Parliament through to the end of this troubled period in our history.

Why it was rejected

It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.

This is a personal decision for the Speaker.

Timeline

21 Oct 2019 Petition opened for signatures
23 Oct 2019 Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 10
Status Rejected
Rejected 23 Oct 2019

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.