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Big shoes to fill as House Speaker Bercow’s successor elected by UK lawmakers Big shoes to fill as House Speaker Bercow’s successor elected by UK lawmakers
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UK MPs have voted Labour's Lindsay Hoyle to be the new Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing John Bercow – the former iconic chair of parliamentary proceedings – in one of their final acts before the general election.UK MPs have voted Labour's Lindsay Hoyle to be the new Speaker of the House of Commons, replacing John Bercow – the former iconic chair of parliamentary proceedings – in one of their final acts before the general election.
Bercow, who gained international notoriety during his tenure as speaker, will be a hard act to follow for Hoyle, considering the amount of feathers he’s ruffled in the chamber over the last 10 years.Bercow, who gained international notoriety during his tenure as speaker, will be a hard act to follow for Hoyle, considering the amount of feathers he’s ruffled in the chamber over the last 10 years.
Speakers must be politically impartial and so with the snap general election fast approaching, the new speaker – if elected by their constituents – will have to resign from their party before officially taking on the role. Speakers must be politically impartial and so with the snap general election fast approaching, the new speaker – if elected by their constituents – must resign from their party before officially taking on the role.
In what was seen as a political jab at Bercow's legacy, Hoyle said the house will "change for the better" and the MPs must ensure that the "tarnish is polished away."
During his last few years in office, Bercow was accused of bending parliamentary rules, such as giving pro-Remain MPs who were opposed to a ‘no-deal’ Brexit the chance to pass legislation blocking such an eventuality.During his last few years in office, Bercow was accused of bending parliamentary rules, such as giving pro-Remain MPs who were opposed to a ‘no-deal’ Brexit the chance to pass legislation blocking such an eventuality.
Conservatives were furious, and Business Secretary Angela Leadsom called Bercow’s move a “flagrant abuse” of the parliamentary process.Conservatives were furious, and Business Secretary Angela Leadsom called Bercow’s move a “flagrant abuse” of the parliamentary process.
Holding the position since 2009, Bercow was the longest-serving speaker since the Second World War, calling “order!” over four parliaments and under four prime ministers.Holding the position since 2009, Bercow was the longest-serving speaker since the Second World War, calling “order!” over four parliaments and under four prime ministers.
The UK Parliament dissolves soon after midnight on Tuesday to make way for a five-week general election campaign. Bercow’s replacement will be required to be re-elected when a new government has taken power.The UK Parliament dissolves soon after midnight on Tuesday to make way for a five-week general election campaign. Bercow’s replacement will be required to be re-elected when a new government has taken power.
Hoyle beat out six other candidates who put themselves forward for the powerful position, including Labour's MPs Harriet Harman and Chris Bryant and Conservative MP Edward Leigh.Hoyle beat out six other candidates who put themselves forward for the powerful position, including Labour's MPs Harriet Harman and Chris Bryant and Conservative MP Edward Leigh.
Hoyle beat Chris Bryant by 112 votes in the fourth round of voting on Monday evening. Voting continued until one candidate managed to obtain more than 50 percent of the votes.Hoyle beat Chris Bryant by 112 votes in the fourth round of voting on Monday evening. Voting continued until one candidate managed to obtain more than 50 percent of the votes.
Speaking after his election, Hoyle paid an emotional tribute to his daughter who died in 2017 and who he said will "always be missed." Speaking to the chamber, Hoyle paid an emotional tribute to his daughter who died in 2017 and who he said will "always be missed."
Hoyle was congratulated by both Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who said it was his "signature kindness" toward MPs that led to his election.
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