Police to examine misconduct allegation against John Bercow

Police are assessing an allegation that the Speaker of the House of Commons has committed “misconduct in a public office”, in the wake of numerous claims against him of bullying.John Bercow, who has denied wrongdoing, has been accused by several former staff members of intimidating behaviour, including former Black Rod David Leakey and his former secretary Angus Sinclair.A Metropolitan police spokesman said the force had “received an allegation of misconduct in public office al