I’m Martin Farrer and it’s my pleasure to bring you the top stories this Wednesday morning. John Bercow plans to stay on as Speaker of the House of Commons in a move that is likely to enrage Brexit-supporting Conservative backbenchers who believe he is biased towards the remain camp. Speaking after making a speech in Washington DC, Bercow said it was not “sensible to vacate the chair” while there were major issues before parliament. However, things are arguably even worse for Labour with the party under formal investigation for antisemitism by the Equality and Human Rights Commission, Alastair Campbell expelled for voting Lib Dem and heartland voters deserting for the Brexit party. Sign upThe Guardian Morning Briefing is delivered to thousands of inboxes bright and early every weekday.

Source: The Guardian May 29, 2019 05:15 UTC