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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