Spectator
Yesterday’s Times leader could not have been any clearer:
‘Mr Bercow has done some good things as Speaker, and some
of these would not have happened without his prickly personality. He
has not minded irritating the executive by allowing more time to debate
topical controversies. Yet he should beware of thinking that annoying
everyone means he must be doing everything right.
‘A Speaker relies on the consent of the Commons to respect his or her
authority. They are there to ensure free debate and good
decision-making. They should avoid becoming the story itself. There has
always been the feeling about Bercow that he rather too much enjoys the
attention that his cussedness brings. On this occasion, he should show
that he is willing to listen to others and make another appointment.’
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