New Speaker of the House Sir Lindsay Hoyle: what will John Bercow’s replacement need to succeed?

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[NoMoreMrNiceGuy]

he can succeed by simply not being bercow.... emphasis on the ber[c][k]....

[twtyu]

When the godly are in authority, the people rejoice. But when the wicked are in power, they groan. Proverbs 29:2

[quid]

All he needs to do is apply the rules fairly and consistently, that's all it takes for Brexiteers to end up hating you.

[m.s.g]

What will he need to succeed? Being unbiased would be a good start. Let’s see....

[RetroCowboy]

Just don`t be a sniveling weasel like bercow was and you will go far!

[alanevans]

Bercow was a disgrace, bending the rules at a whim. Lets hope the new speaker has more dignity.