May tells Bercow 'at least someone got a landslide'

Mr Speaker elect Mr Speaker elect [Music] [Applause] oh that that's not the prime minister's fault I gave her the nod the Prime Minister I I was going to say Mr Speaker elect to all those who are new members you see you can be in this house for 20 years and still not always know what the protocol is going to be but there we are Mr Mr speaker-elect on behalf of the whole house may I congratulate you on your re-election at least someone got a landslide and may I also congratulate you on becoming the first Speaker since the second world war to be reelected three times in your tener tenure so far you have been a great champion of backbenches ensuring that every member of this house has the opportunity to speak and to be heard in representing the people they serve this is such an important part of the way our democracy is upheld in this house and I know you will continue in this vital role in the future just as you have in the past

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Length: 1min 24sec (84 seconds)

Published: Tue Jun 13 2017