Which Speaker did Bercow replace in 2009?
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Answer
Bercow replaced Michael Martin as Speaker of the House of Commons in 2009. Martin had been in the position since 2000, but resigned after he was found to have misled Parliament about expenses claims. Bercow was elected by the House of Commons as Martin's replacement, and has served in the role ever since.
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