Out of order John Bercow must put Commons staff before his tennis idol Roger Federer

S[peaker John Bercow went straight to Wimbledon after Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday to cheer on Roger Federer.

Yet, even though John Bercow shows no intention of stepping down, arguing that Brexit demands an experienced Speaker, this newspaper’s stance is vindicated by the latest report into sexual intimidation and harassment at Westminster.

The Yorkshire Post says: out of order again. Why the Speaker should resign

“Most Members of Parliament treat their staff with dignity and respect but the problem of bullying and harassment is sufficiently widespread to require an urgent collective response,” concluded Gemma White QC.

Speaker John Bercow has been at Wimbledon cheering Roger Federer.

John Bercow is out of order and must step aside as Speaker – The Yorkshire Post says

Yet, while Mr Bercow insists that this is a matter for individual MPs and their working relationships with staff and aides, this would not be such a recurring problem if the Speaker had shown the requiste leadership.

The fact that allegations have been levelled against his office – and that he seems rather pre-occupied by his trips to Wimbledon in a rather unflattering T-shirt to express vocal support for tennis legend Roger Federer – shows where this issue features on Mr Bercow’s list of priorities. And if a change of Prime Minister, and Brexit strategy, is not the right time for MPs to change Speaker, when is?

Out of order John Bercow must put Commons staff before his tennis idol Roger Federer – The Yorkshire Post says