Speaker resigns 'for sake of unity' (19th May 2009)

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Uploaded by on May 19, 2009

Michael Martin has told MPs he intends to stand down, so becoming the first Commons Speaker to be effectively forced out of office for 300 years.

In a brief statement to a packed House of Commons he said he would step down on 21 June, with his successor set to be elected by MPs the next day.

Mr Martin, who is also expected to step down as an MP, has faced criticism over his handling of the MP expenses issue.

The Glasgow North East MP has been an MP for 30 years and Speaker for nine.

It was Mr Martin's third statement on the row in eight days - the first, in which he attacked MPs who questioned his handling of the furore, was criticised by many MPs - one accused him of protecting "vested interests".

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  • will give him time to re-decorate his luxury apartment 5 times in the meantime

  • This man represents everything that is wrong with British politics today. Weak and feeble, poor public speaker, forced to resign over his role in the expenses scandal... what a guy!

  • His hands are always shaking and he also mumbles alot. He's a good guy but it's clear he isn't up to the job.

  • his hands are shaking.

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