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LONDON (Reuters) – British Bench Chairman John Bercow will leave his post next summer, the BBC and other local media reported Tuesday, but his office said he "s not going to be there. he had not announced any departure date.
John Bercow, Speaker of the House of Commons, arrives at a Hope Service at Westminster Abbey following the attack on Westminster Bridge two weeks ago, in London, in Great Britain. -Brittany April 5, 2017 REUTERS / Hannah McKay
A survey released on Monday revealed that the House of Commons has allowed a culture of bullying and sexual harassment to develop and that its top officials may need to be replaced to restore confidence.
The BBC and other British media reported that Bercow had informed his friends of his intention to resign next year. His office played down reports.
"The President has not announced his departure date. He was elected by the House in 2017 for the conduct of parliament. In case he has something to say about his future plans, he will first make an announcement in the House, "a spokeswoman said in a statement.
The current parliament must continue until 2022.
A debate in Parliament on the Harassment Inquiry has seen some lawmakers calling Bercow directly for him to step down. He himself has faced allegations of intimidation from former staff members, which he denied.
The speaker chairs the debates in the directly elected House of Parliament. Bercow is the highest authority in the House of Commons, which gives him considerable influence over the political agenda of Parliament.
For example, it should face a crucial decision in the next vote on any agreement on Brexit. Prime Minister Theresa May is able to strike with Brussels.
He will probably have to decide whether to allow opponents of the Brexit project to try to turn the terms of the debate into another referendum, a key decision that could allow lawmakers to put pressure on May to avoid a "no deal". exit.
Report by William James and Kylie MacLellan; Edited by Elizabeth Piper and Gareth Jones
