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Speaker to resign on June 21

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Graham Dines

Published: 3:53 PM May 19, 2009    Updated: 2:30 PM October 11, 2020

MICHAEL Martin is to resign as Speaker of the House of Commons on June 21.

Graham Dines

MICHAEL Martin is to resign as Speaker of the House of Commons on June 21.

Mr Martin told MPs this afternoon that his decision would pave the way for the House to elect a new Speaker on Monday June 22.

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