Commons bullying inquiry suggests Bercow should consider position

The inquiry was prompted by allegations of bullying against the House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, which he denies.Parliament’s current leadership is incapable of changing a widespread culture of bullying and harassment, an independent inquiry has found, suggesting officials including Speaker John Bercow should consider standing down.The independent report by Dame Laura Cox said there was a tradition of “deference and silence” that “actively sought to cover up abusive