John Bercow is being urged to "consider his position" after allegations of "bullying” have raised questions about whether the Speaker should step down.
Andrew Bridgen, the Tory MP, said: “At a time when we are looking for culture change in the House of Commons with regard to bullying and harassment, I think that’s very difficult if the titular head of that organisation is mired in these allegations.”
A former member of Mr Bercow's staff who made allegations of “bullying” by the Speaker of the House of Commons was given an £86,250 pay-off to keep his complaints quiet, it emerged last night.
Angus Sinclair, a former private secretary to the Speaker, said the alleged behaviour of Mr Bercow - who...