John Bercow is a British former politician, born on 19 January 1963. He is widely known for his tenure as Speaker of the House of Commons, a role he held from 2009 to 2019. Prior to this, he served in various capacities within the House of Commons and with The Conservative Party, including as Shadow Secretary of State for International Development.

Beyond his political career, Bercow is a Professor of Politics and an author.