House of Commons Speaker John Bercow branded ‘psychopathic’ by a former aide amid bullying claims
A FORMER aide to Speaker John Bercow yesterday described him as “psychopathic” — and blasted MPs for not investigating bullying allegations.
The ex-worker, who claims to be among staff bullied by Mr Bercow, said: “I’m furious.
“His behaviour needs investigating at the earliest opportunity. It’s difficult to comprehend why anyone would stand in its way.”
The five MPs on the Commons standards committee this week voted three to two against allowing Parliament’s watchdog to investigate the bullying claims.
Mr Bercow allegedly called Cabinet Minister Andrea Leadsom a liar after she accused him of insulting her, it was claimed yesterday.
Commons Leader Mrs Leadsom confronted Mr Bercow after being told he called her “a stupid woman” during a debate.
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In an exchange said to have been overheard by MPs, he allegedly accused her of lying before turning away.
The clash was caught on camera by the Commons TV service, which shows Mr Bercow waving his hand at Mrs Leadsom before looking the other way.
The Speaker’s Office declined to comment yesterday.