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 the people we serve.

I'm supremely uninterested as to what is written in many of the newspapers.

Sally is my wife, but not my chattel or my property.

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 the people we serve.

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

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

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