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  John Bercow 'to quit as Speaker next summer'
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Last EditedIndyGeorgia  Oct 16, 2018 08:48pm
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News DateTuesday, October 16, 2018 06:00:00 PM UTC0:0
DescriptionJohn Bercow has told friends he intends to stand down as Commons Speaker next summer, the BBC understands.

His departure, in June or July, would coincide with his tenth year in office.

The news comes after a damning report on the failure of high level figures in Parliament to deal adequately with bullying of staff at Westminster.

Dame Laura Cox's report condemned a culture in which abusive behaviour was "tolerated and covered up", prompting calls for Mr Bercow to quit right now.

Speaking in the Commons, Former Tory cabinet minister Maria Miller told Mr Bercow a "complete change in leadership" was needed at the top of the parliamentary authorities "including you".
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