I think the record shows that as Speaker, I have taken the lead in cleaning up politics.

- John Bercow

Fairness is not about statistical equality.

- John Bercow

For far too long the House of Commons has been run as little more than a private club by and for gentleman amateurs.

- John Bercow

It's a cowardly form of politics to use my spouse to beat me.

- John Bercow

A legislature cannot be effective while suffering from public scorn.

- John Bercow

I am seeking every day to restore faith in Parliament - to ensure we have a House of Commons which is representative, effective and reconnected to th…

- John Bercow

Even youngish men can acquire wisdom as time goes by.

- John Bercow

I don't want to crawl over the entrails of past disputes.

- John Bercow

If you asked me if I'd rather be Speaker or a very senior minister, I'd say Speaker.

- John Bercow