John Bercow is a British politician who served as the Speaker of the House of Commons from 2009 to 2019. He was a member of the Conservative Party before becoming an independent politician. Bercow is known for his distinctive style and for promoting the rights of Members of Parliament during debates. Born on January 19, 1963, in Edgware, London, Bercow studied at University College London. He began his political career in the late 1990s and was elected as the Member of Parliament for Buckingham in 1997. His tenure as Speaker was marked by significant political events, including the Brexit debates.