Who was the Prime Minister when Bercow was first elected as Speaker?
Gordon Brown
Tony Blair
David Cameron
Margaret Thatcher
Answer
Gordon Brown was the Prime Minister when John Bercow was first elected as Speaker of the House of Commons in 2009. Bercow was elected on a no-confidence vote against his predecessor, Michael Martin, who had been in office for only three years. Brown had been Prime Minister since 2007, and his government was facing a number of challenges, including the global financial crisis and the ongoing war in Afghanistan.
The Bercow Perspectives: Diving into the Life of John Bercow
More Questions
How many Prime Ministers served during Bercow's tenure as Speaker?
When did Bercow officially leave Parliament?
Who did Bercow unsuccessfully run against in the 1987 and 1992 general elections?
When was Bercow first elected to the position of Speaker?
What university position did Bercow hold starting in 2014?
Related Quizzes
Subscribe Now!
Learn something
new everyday
Playing quizzes is free! We send 1 quiz every week to your inbox