Commons bullying inquiry suggests John Bercow should consider position

Damning report finds culture of ‘deference and silence’ sought to cover up misconduct
• Westminster MPs treated staff like servants, inquiry findsParliament’s current leadership is incapable of changing a widespread culture of bullying and harassment, an independent inquiry has found, suggesting officials including the House of Commons Speaker, John Bercow, should consider standing down.The independent report by Dame Laura Cox said there was a tradition of “deference