Talk:British House of Commons' Speaker addresses Parliament ahead of vote of no confidence

Original reporting
Currently watching a BBC Online stream of the Speaker's speech. Computerjoe (talk) 14:39, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * It's started. "Tradition speaker speaks to whole house". Speaker apologised to people "we have let you down". "I am profoundly sorry". "Each and every member, including myself, must work hard to regain your trust". Within 48 hours, all party leaders should meet with Speaker and Commission. "Some of the proposals are very similar to those put to the House on 3rd July last year… which I chaired". Proposals focus on Additional Cost Allowance. Early publication of office cost, ACA and travel. He has urged all members not to submit claims. Carswell "when will members be able to choose a new leader", booed.
 * House packed. Public anger, Winnick urges speaker to provide information of Speaker's retirement to help reputation of House. Speaker said 'not subject for today'. Computerjoe (talk) 14:36, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * David Heath urged House to fully accept Kelly's proposals. Not until Autumn, so steps must be taken till then. Computerjoe (talk) 14:39, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Heath said people leading into this can't lead out. Computerjoe (talk) 14:39, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * MPs urged it to be brought forward. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Shepherd, 'constutional crisis'. People will not trust as long as he's in chair. 'With great sadness'. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Sir Stuart Bell 'the majority of the House will support this statement you made today.' 'Never in history such an attack on Speaker'. 'House should calm itself down, have a period of reflection and support you as Speaker'. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Davis urged it to be a substantive motion, not an early day. Matter for the government. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Bob Spink urged Statement after meeting. Spink said his constituents didn't want Martin to be used as a scapegoat. He will make statement when he can. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * House emptied after Statement and start of 'Skills in Recession Debate'. Computerjoe (talk) 14:48, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Sources + misc.
Please put them in reverse chronological order. I don't have time to do a full PR right now, but that was one thing that jumped out at me. In addition, please add the picture to the second paragraph, rather than the first. Also, you may consider rewriting this story so that the there are a few less abbreviations and a so that an international audience can understand it. Right now it's a bit on the UK-centered side. Good luck, Calebrw (talk) 18:52, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Which abbreviations are you meaning? Computerjoe (talk) 19:16, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * Terms like "Rt.", "Hon.", and "MP" may not be familiar abbreviations to a non-UK resident. Tempodivalse [talk]  19:19, 18 May 2009 (UTC)
 * I will expand Rt and Hon, although in the second paragraph it does say 'Member of Parliament', which should make it clear what an MP is. Computerjoe (talk) 19:49, 18 May 2009 (UTC)

Review
--Brian McNeil / talk 12:11, 19 May 2009 (UTC)