In a statement to MPs Mr Bercow called for new rules to require MPs to treat all staff in Parliament with “dignity, courtesy and respect”. Evidence of breaching such rules could lead to MPs being suspended from the house. He added that calls for a Commons-wide mediation service and contractually-binding grievance procedure for MPs and staff should also be considered. “Make no mistake, there is a need for change,” he told MPs. “I hope that all parties will rapidly and thoroughly review…

Source: The Times October 30, 2017 12:07 UTC