Speaker of the House of Commons
News from the Speaker of the House of Commons

Speaker: We will get through this
I want to say a huge thank you for everybody's efforts and understanding.
26 March 2020

Never forgotten
The Speaker of the House of Commons marks the third anniversary of PC Palmer's death.
23 March 2020

Deputy Speakers elected
After the 2019 General Election, new Deputy Speakers have been appointed
09 January 2020

State Opening of Parliament December 2019
Formal start of the parliamentary year takes place on 19 December.
16 December 2019

Nicky Hirst named official artist for the 2019 General Election
Parliament's official artist for the 2019 General Election has been named as mixed-media artist Nicky Hirst
13 November 2019

This week in the Commons: 28 October 2019
A round up of this week's business in the Chamber
01 November 2019

Rev Canon Patricia Hillas named as new Speaker's Chaplain
The Rev Canon Patricia Hillas – Canon Pastor at St Paul's Cathedral – has been named as the next Speaker's Chaplain
30 October 2019

Urgent question by Jeremy Corbyn on Withdrawal Bill and extension letter
Urgent question on Withdrawal Bill
21 October 2019

Statement from Speaker of the House of Commons
Speaker Bercow refuses to allow a meaningful vote today
21 October 2019

Electoral reform and role of the Speaker examined ahead of expected elections
The Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee holds two evidence sessions, focused on its electoral law reform inquiry and the role of the Speaker respectively.
17 October 2019

The Supreme Court judgment and what this means for Parliament
2017-19 parliamentary session resumes
24 September 2019

Election of the next Speaker of the House of Commons
New Speaker of the House of Commons to be elected
13 September 2019

Belfast students quiz Commons Speaker on Brexit
Commons Speaker John Bercow visited Queen's University in Belfast
13 June 2019

Your UK Parliament Award winners announced!
Celebrating the work of people across the UK who make a difference in their communities and beyond.
04 April 2019

Commons Speaker lifts the lid on Brexit
Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, visits the University of Birmingham
22 March 2019