Chris Bryant signals intention to replace Bercow as Speaker

Chris Bryant is a friend and supporter of John Bercow. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PALabour’s Chris Bryant has said he hopes to replace John Bercow as the Speaker of the House of Commons when he leaves the role, promising not to “belittle or diminish or lecture MPs from the chair”. Bryant, a friend and supporter of Bercow, who has been at the heart of multiple rows over parliamentary protocol during the Brexit debates, said he hoped to engender a more respectful and tolerant atm