Petition · past parliament
Ask John Bercow to stay on as speaker until he believes Brexit is settled
Rejected
14 signatures
What the petition asks
John Bercow announced he would stand down on October 31. It is now clear this would not be in the best interests of the UK
Why it was rejected
It asked for something that is not the responsibility of the UK Government or Parliament.
This would be a decision for the Speaker.
Timeline
| 24 Oct 2019 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 25 Oct 2019 | Rejected by the Petitions Committee |
Key facts
Signatures
14
Status
Rejected
Rejected
25 Oct 2019
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.