New speaker vows to heal anger over expenses

John Bercow pledged to heal public “anger and disappointment” over the expenses scandal as he was installed as the UK's House of Commons’ 157th Speaker.

New speaker vows to heal anger over expenses
Tue, 23 Jun, 2009 - 08:29

John Bercow pledged to heal public “anger and disappointment” over the expenses scandal as he was installed as the UK's House of Commons’ 157th Speaker.

The Buckingham MP completed a remarkable political journey from right-wing firebrand to pillar of the establishment by claiming parliament’s top job.

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