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March 26, 2015 | John Bercow The government's motion to elect the Speaker by secret ballot in the next parliament is defeated. Before the result of the division is read, and following a contentious debate, Speaker John Bercow is nearly moved to tears as it becomes evident that colleagues on both sides of the House have mustered enough votes and successfully rallied to his defense. After the result is recorded, Bercow glares at the Treasury Bench in vindication.