Unspeakable: The Autobiography
First edition | |
| Author | John Bercow |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Memoir |
| Published | 6 February 2020 |
| Publisher | Weidenfeld & Nicolson |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Pages | 464 |
Unspeakable: The Autobiography is a memoir by the former House of Commons Speaker John Bercow, published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson, on 6 February 2020. It gives an insight as his life as Speaker of the House of Commons and his verdict on British politics.[1][2]
Critical reception
In the book, Bercow named some of those Members of Parliament who had accused of him of bullying. House of Commons staff responded that in the context those MP's had a "right to expect" privacy.[3][4]
References
- ^ Flood, Alison (12 November 2019). "John Bercow announces 'candid' memoir, Unspeakable". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "John Bercow's Unspeakable: five takeaways from ex-speaker's autobiography". The Week UK. 5 February 2020. Retrieved 23 October 2020.
- ^ "Former Speaker John Bercow naming staff in book unacceptable - Commons". BBC News. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.
- ^ "John Bercow 'categorically' denies bullying allegations". BBC News. 23 January 2020. Retrieved 8 July 2021.