House Speaker John Bercow has been confronted over his Brexit stance and the impact it has allegedly had on his role as House Speaker after he gave a speech in New York. A clip of Mr Bercow detailing how he has sought to “facilitate the desire of House of Commons” enraged some viewers who questioned his neutrality on Brexit. Mr Bercow said: “Whether we leave the European Union is a matter of opinion.

“Whether we leave the European Union with a deal or not is a matter of opinion.

“As Speaker, all I have been seeking to do is to facilitate the desire of House of Commons of which as Speaker I am a chair.”

He went on to say: “No force on Earth, as far as I am concerned, is going to stop Parliament in a parliamentary democracy deciding what course it wishes to chart.

“Is a no-deal Brexit before the 31st of October possible? Well not unless changes the law.

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“I cannot see that happening unless Parliament changes the law and I am not expecting that”

Viewers of the brief clip were quick to express their anger and frustration at the Commons Speaker’s comments.

One commenter simply wrote: “John Bercow is the epitome of narcissism.”

While another agreed and added: “He’s gone a little power-mad all of a sudden.”

Twitter user Thomas NT said: “John Bercow, what a wee weasel.

“Perfect example of power going to his head, he was used by Parliament to do their dirty work.”

Others took the opportunity to question the House Speaker’s neutrality with some insisting he was a Remainer.

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Thomas Downey said: “John Bercow harps on about Parliamentary Democracy, yet he conveniently forgets about the people who put him there.

“As the supposedly neutral Speaker of the House, he has colluded with Remainers to block the right of the people to have their democratic say.”

While another added: “You know, I used to respect him before he let his bias interfere.

“I suppose we are all human but the Speaker is the one job where you must be mindful of this at all times.”

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