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Contenders to be the new Speaker

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Michael Martin has told MPs he intends to stand down as Speaker of the House of Commons on 21 June. His replacement will be decided the following day.

Speculation over who will get the post had already begun. The BBC's John Pienaar takes a look at some of those in the frame.

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