Make Speaker John Bercow a member of the House of Lords in line with tradition.

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Make Speaker John Bercow a member of the House of Lords in line with tradition.

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Retiring speakers of the House of Commons are, by tradition, elevated to the House of Lords. John Bercow has long been a champion of back bench MPs and a defender of the sovereignty of Parliament. His wisdom and commitment to democracy would benefit the House of Lords and our society as a whole.

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Until 1983 retiring speakers were traditionally given a viscountcy, after which point life baronies have been granted. In January 2019 it was reported by the BBC that Speaker Bercow maybe denied a peerage: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-46913477 This would end a tradition going back over two centuries. Speaker Bercow has defended the rights of elected members, and upheld the constitution of the UK whilst reforming some parts of Parliament. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-45880544

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