Nigel Farage, in his first speech as a Member of Parliament, criticized former Commons Speaker John Bercow, labeling him a 'little man' who attempted to 'overturn' Brexit. The Reform UK leader, making his debut in the House of Commons, took the opportunity during the re-election of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to express his views. Farage, representing Clacton as a newly elected MP, accused Bercow of besmirching the Parliament during his tenure as Speaker. His comments elicited mixed reactions in the chamber, with some groans from fellow MPs. Farage also celebrated his party, Reform UK, as the 'new kids on the block', marking a significant moment for the party as it joins the ranks of the UK Parliament.
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Farage is spot-on; it's high time someone called out Bercow for trying to sabotage Brexit and undermine our democracy.
About time someone called out Bercow for his bias, Farage is hitting the nail on the head and shaking things up in Parliament.
Farage's attack on John Bercow feels like a low blow, especially considering the pivotal role Bercow played in maintaining parliamentary sovereignty during the Brexit debates. It's disappointing to see Farage use his maiden speech to settle scores rather than focusing on constructive policies that would benefit the UK as a whole.
It's quite concerning to see Nigel Farage using his first opportunity in the Commons to launch personal attacks rather than proposing constructive policies. Targeting John Bercow, who no longer holds a position in the House, feels like an attempt to divert attention from the real issues at hand. Farage's speech seems to underscore a divisive approach, which is the last thing we need in these times of complex national challenges. His comments about being the 'new kids on the block' with Reform UK highlight an eagerness for change, but I'm skeptical about what kind of change they're aiming for if this is how they kick things off. It would have been more encouraging to hear plans for unity and progress rather than criticisms of the past.
Nigel Farage stepping up to call out John Bercow in his first Commons speech is exactly the kind of boldness we need to see in politics; it's about time someone highlighted the attempts to undermine Brexit. It's refreshing to see someone from Reform UK shake things up and challenge the status quo right from their maiden speech.
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Nigel Farage takes aim at anti-Brexit 'little man' former Speaker John Bercow as Brexiteer Reform leader makes his Commons debut as an MP - and jokes about it taking eight...
Mr Farage used the confirmation session for re-elected Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle to take aim at his diminutive predecessor, who was a thorn in the side of Leave.
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