How do we solve a problem like Bercow!
Posted 15 Jan 2011 by Walaa Idris
I know sometime last year I promised that I shall not indulge in criticising the Commons’ Speaker any more. First because I won’t be saying much new that haven’t already been said by many other, and second, what’s the point, the man is on mission to single handily self destruct and go down in history as the most dislike Speaker!
However, after the latest incident, where Speaker Bercow provoked Mark Pritchard MP to the point of fury – forcing Mr Pritchard to publicly use unsavoury colourful language, in the house – I feel maybe I can renege on my promise.
Two reasons forced me to go back on my word. One, I watched with dismay last year the exchange that took place between the Speaker and the Chief Whip, Patrick McLoughlin and was horrified at the sadistic manner by which John Bercow seemed to relish that exchange. Two, I know Mark and I like him, he is witty, and in dealing with him I found him courteous and tenacious, for him to use such language publicly, he must have been pushed and pushed very far.
Which brings me to my question? Why is John Bercow so bent on angering the Tories and what does he gain from it. If its attention he craves, the office he holds should satisfy that. If it’s the opposition’s adoration, he has that by the truck loads. So what is it that he wants to achieve, what’s missing that can only be satisfied with deliberately and continuously aggravating Tory MPs!?
Over to you.
Categories: UK Politics
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Brian Moylan
15 Jan, 14:53
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15 Jan, 16:38
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