Statement by the Speaker
19 May 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
The Speaker of the House of Commons made a statement to the House at 2.34pm announcing that he will relinquish the office of Speaker on Sunday 21 June.
- Commons Hansard: Speaker's Statement
- Video and Audio: Speaker's Statement
- About Parliament: The Speaker
- House of Commons Library: Standard Note: The election of a Speaker (PDF)
- Election of a Speaker podcast
Speaker’s Statement
"Since I came to this House 30 years ago, I have always felt that the House is at its best when it is united. In order that unity can be maintained, I have decided that I will relinquish the office of Speaker on Sunday 21 June. This will allow the House to proceed to elect a new Speaker on Monday 22 June. That is all I have to say on this matter."