New code covers Bercow
THE Speaker John Bercow could face sanctions if complaints against him are made in future under the new parliamentary code of conduct.
Commons leader Andrea Leadsom said the powers of the parliamentary commissioner for standards would cover the Speaker’s Office.
The revised code was devised after accusations of sexual harassment and inappropriate behaviour at Westminster and will go before MPs for approval on Thursday. It applies only to complaints relating to behaviour since the 2017 General Election.
One of those accused of bullying is Mr Bercow. He has denied claims made against him by former staff. A committee of MPs voted against an inquiry into his behaviour.