On September 9 local time, British House of Commons Speaker John Bercao announced that he would resign before October 31. Since the UK's referendum decided to leave the EU, all parties with different opinions have held many fierce debates in the House of Commons. Whenever the scene is about to get out of control, Bocao always shouts loudly and repeatedly, "order! (Silent!)" and comes out to control the scene, and sarcastically and humorously reminds the MPs to abide by discipline.
Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow. [Photo/Agencies]
John Bercow, the sharp-tongued speaker of the British House of Commons famed for yelling “Order! ORDER!,” announced his resignation Monday after a decade in the role.
British House Speaker John Bercow spoke sharply and was famous for shouting “Silent! Silent!” After 10 years in office, he announced his resignation this Monday (September 9).
John Bercow has announced that he will stand down as Speaker of the UK's House of Commons by October 31 -- the day Britain is set to leave the European Union.
John Bercow announced that he will resign as Speaker of the UK's House of Commons by October 31. October 31 is the deadline for Brexit .
stand down: Retirement, withdrawal
It was the latest bombshell Brexit news and could have implications for Britain’s department from the European Union.
This is the latest explosive news about Brexit and may have an impact on Brexit.
bombshell ['bɒmʃel]: n. Emergency; people or things that cause shock
Traditionally, the speaker of the House of Commons is not a household name. But Bercow is not a low-wattage character.
Traditionally, the speaker of the House of Commons is not a household name. But Bokao is very well-known.
His colorful ties and even more colorful oratory helped him become a made-for-YouTube star, delighting fans around the world with his rhetorical flourishes. His memorable put-downs — telling lawmakers to “take up yoga” or go on “therapeutic training” courses — have gone viral. His best moments have inspired memes and mash-ups.
His colorful tie and more colorful speech made him famous on Youtube, and his gorgeous rhetoric made fans all over the world happy. His memorable ridicule—telling councillors to go to “practice yoga” or attend “therapeutic training” classes—has gone viral online. People have created emoticons and mixed themed bags with his classic moves.
oratory ['ɒrət(ə)rɪ]: n. Eloquence; speech
During his tenure as a Bokao, many golden sentences were left. Let’s listen to the “order” the Speaker shouts!
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal time in Britain’s history — and the candidates running to replace him will have to indicate whether they intend to emulate or avoid his model.
He has also played a central role in the clash between the executive and the legislature at a pivotal
Bercow’s supporters say he is one of the most reforming speakers in modern times, and that his efforts have given backbench lawmakers a bigger voice.
Bercow’s supporters say he is one of the most reforming speakers in modern times, and that his efforts have given backbench lawmakers a bigger voice.
backbench lawmaker: Backbench, ordinary MP sitting in the back seat of the lower house of the British Parliament
" Throughout my time as speaker I have sought to increase the relative authority of this legislature for which I will make absolutely no apology to anyone, anywhere, at anytime," Bercow said Monday in an emotional address, with his wife, Sally, looking on from the gallery.
"I have been seeking to increase the relative authority of the House of Commons during my time as Speaker, and I have no guilt for it whenever and wherever I am," said Boccao emotionally, his wife Sally watching him silently in the corridor.
He had, he said, “sought to be the backbenchers backstop.”
He said he had “seeked to be the backbenchers backstop.”
"Don't tell me young man from a sedentary position what I can and cannot say," he bellowedat one point. "Quite frankly, young man, you can like it or lump it."
"Young man who did nothing, don't tell me what I can say or can't say," he yelled at one point. "Frankly, young people, you have to endure it if you don't like it."
like it or lump it:
Speaker of the House John Bercow speaks in Parliament following the vote on extending Brexit negotiate period in London, Britain, March 14, 2019. [Photo/Agencies]
Johnson was set to suspend Parliament on Monday night for five weeks, a decision that Bercow previously called a "constitutional" outtrage."
According to the arrangement of Boris Johnson , the British Parliament will be reconciled for five weeks from Monday night. Bocao previously said that the decision was "unconstitutional."
In an interview with The Washington Postml7in May, Bercow denied rumors that he would soon leave his post. “I think it would be rather curious to desert my post at a time like this,” he said.
Bercow denied rumors of his impending resignation in an interview with the Washington Post in May this year. "I think it's too outrageous to quit at this time," he said.
But on Monday, he told the Commons that "at the 2017 election, I promised my wife and children that it would be my last. This is a pledge that I intend to keep."
But on Monday, he told the House of Commons that "at the 2017 election, I promised my wife and children that it would be my last. This is a pledge that I intend to keep."
The fact that Bercow is a divisive figure was on stark display Monday, as many opposition lawmakers got up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexiteers stayed in their seats.
Bercow is a controversial figure that was stark on Monday, with many opposition lawmakers getting up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexits stayed in their seats.
Bercow is a controversial figure that was stark on Monday, with many opposition lawmakers getting up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexits stayed in their seats.
Bercow is a controversial figure that was stark on Monday, with many opposition lawmakers getting up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexit stayed in their seats.
Bercow is a controversial figure that was stark on Monday, with many opposition lawmakers getting up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexit stayed in their seats.
The fact that Bercow is a diplomatic figure was on stark display Monday, as many opposition lawmakers got up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexit stayed in their seats.
The fact that Bercow is a diplomatic figure was on stark display Monday, as many opposition lawmakers got up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexit stayed in their seats.
The fact that Bercow is a diplomatic figure was on stark display Monday, as many opposition lawmakers got up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hardcore Brexit stayed in their seats.
The fact that Bercow is a diplomatic figure was on stark display Monday, as many opposition lawmakers got up to applaud him for his service, while some of the hard
divisive[dɪ'vaɪsɪv]: adj.Split; distinguished; causing disagreement
Jeremy Corbyn, the leader of the opposition Labour Party, said Bercow had been a "superb" speaker who had totally changed the way in which the job has been done.
Opinion Labor Leader Jeremy Corbyn said that Bercow was a "excellent" speaker, who completely changed the way the speaker worked.
Brexit is hardly lacking in drama, but for those who tuned into parliamentary television to hear Bercow’s (often ignored) pleasures for “Order!!!,” it won’t be quite the same.
Brexit is not lacking in drama, but for those who watch parliamentary debates, there will never be any more “silent” requests that Bocao is often ignored.
English source: Washington Post
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Source: China Daily Network
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