U.K. House Of Commons Speaker John Bercow To Step Down

John Bercow announced his decision to step down as Speaker of the House of Commons, fulfilling a promise to his family. He will leave by October 31st, coinciding with the UK's planned exit from the EU. Bercow expressed gratitude for his tenure and wished his successor well. If an early general election is approved, he may leave sooner. The process to elect a new Speaker involves nominations and multiple voting rounds until a candidate secures over 50% of the votes. Notable candidates include Lindsay Hoyle and Chris Bryant.

What year did Bercow promise his family that his current term would be his last?

• 2017

• 2021

• 2015

• 2019

What did Bercow describe as the greatest privilege and honor of his professional life?

• Working with Prime Minister Boris Johnson

• Serving as Speaker of the House of Commons

• Being a member of Parliament

• Leading the Labour Party

What condition could lead to Bercow leaving his position sooner than planned?

• Approval of an early general election

• A successful vote of no confidence

• A personal health issue

• A request from the Prime Minister

How many members must nominate a candidate for them to be eligible to run for Speaker?

• Fifteen members

• Twenty members

• Twelve members

• Ten members

Which of the following is a requirement for a candidate to be nominated for Speaker?

• They must be from the same political party as the majority

• They must have served as Deputy Speaker

• They must be nominated by members from different political parties

• They must have previously run for Speaker