[laughter] [children's choirs singing] david: the bercow modernizing influence has been felt outside the chamber [applause] >> well done. [applause] >> i must say that i celebrate the house of commons nursery. i must say that i celebrated covington [inaudible] to be honest, i don't wish to be immodest, but it was my idea. [laughter] ♪ david: john bercow would like to be remembered as the backbencher's speaker. >> i think i made the immortal statement that that i think you nnoyed front time on from time to all fronts, which is probably a testament. i think there was not a dry eye in the house because that was true. >> you've taken on board the words of the speaker, that you are there to be guided and act on behalf of our parliament. this parliament is stronger for your being speaker. our democracy is stronger for your being the speaker. and whatever you do when you finally step down from parliament, you do so with the thanks of a very large number of people. >> it is the case, however controversial the role of backstop may be other areas, your >> not an appreciation universally shared in governme