PM calls for allegations that Commons Speaker is prone to ‘over-the-top anger’ to be formally investigatedThe House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, has come under mounting pressure after the prime minister called for new claims of bullying against him to be formally investigated. May’s spokesman told journalists: “The prime minister has been very clear from the start that there is no place for bullying or harassment in the workplace including parliament. He claimed Bercow had undermined him in front of other staff and once smashed a mobile phone over his desk. Labour MP Barry Sheerman tweeted: “I have known John Bercow since he came into parliament. Leadsom published a report this year on plans to toughen up protection for Commons staff.

Source: The Guardian May 02, 2018 09:21 UTC