John Bercow’s standing down – 8 favourite times the Commons speaker was put to music
End of a parliamentary era today after John Bercow announced he would stand down as Commons Speaker and MP at the next election or on 31 October, whichever comes first.
"This has been the greatest privilege and honour of my professional life"
John Bercow receives a standing ovation from MPs, as he announces his intention to stand down as House of Commons Speakerhttps://t.co/e3Shcat2ql pic.twitter.com/TqtEmoI9yE
— BBC Politics (@BBCPolitics) September 9, 2019
There was no shortage of plaudits online (and the inevitable criticism too) but this chap sums it up for us.
Bercow is one of the great Speakers, perhaps the greatest Speaker of modern times
The loud rabid noises of government politicians and supporters loathing him is the sweet sound of a working constitution
UK was lucky to have him at this time of executive over-reach
— David Allen Green (@davidallengreen) September 9, 2019
But that’s enough of the serious stuff. Here are 8 favourite times when the soon to be former House of Commons speaker was put to music, most of them by the great @Rhodri and also by @DarrenDutton.
1.
I'm now so obsessed with Bercow saying "Mr Peter Bone" that I've spent a period of time setting it to the opening of Beethoven's 5th. Brexit is literally driving me mad. pic.twitter.com/P5w31OWkWi
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) March 28, 2019
How can something be so funny and so terrifying at the same time? I feel for you buddy.
— Dominic Browne (@DominicBrowne1) March 28, 2019
2.
In my replies today, a number of people have expressed their delight at Bercow saying the name "Bambos Charalambous", which of course prompts me to do the following, which probably won't last on here longer than 2 minutes but it's worth a crack. pic.twitter.com/Ew0cDY4yQ0
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) March 28, 2019
could genuinely listen to this all day.
— Cassetteboy (@Cassetteboy) March 28, 2019
3.
I made the misguided decision to make one more of these Bercow things. Now I've *really* got to get on with some work. pic.twitter.com/Oczl2x3ClS
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) March 29, 2019
Oh Rhodri, keep going: your nation needs you at this challenging time.
— Janice Turner (@VictoriaPeckham) March 29, 2019
4.
A small tribute to the MP for Bristol West. Wasn't my idea but can't find who suggested it. pic.twitter.com/aA9QnfCFE1
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) March 29, 2019
You’ve nearly got enough for a daytime slot at Glastonbury.
— Dan Carney (@AstronautHeart) March 29, 2019
That's my aim.
— Rhodri Marsden (@rhodri) March 29, 2019
5.
The Speaker of the House of Commons sings the ascending major scale of Jeremy Corbyn pic.twitter.com/dUSXAuKUjE
— Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) January 17, 2019
6.
And now the Speaker sings the descending scale of Jeremy Corbyn pic.twitter.com/4pYJCf2s0M
— Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) January 17, 2019
7.
One thing I didn’t try was a group of Bercows singing a Jeremy Corbyn major triad (to my ears it’s E Flat) pic.twitter.com/8IVYPjFcew
— Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) January 21, 2019
8.
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— Darren Dutton (@Darren_Dutton) January 26, 2019
You can follow Rhodri here and Darren here.
BONUS
Separate, but related.
When you ask your flatmate whether you should cook or get a takeaway pic.twitter.com/Jzdo7cpdSQ
— Joshua Zitser (@mrjoshz) January 15, 2019
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