Andrew Sparrow points out that of the 12 MPs nominating John Bercow, only one is a Tory. (I, like Andrew, can also only think of one other Tory who is backing him). It is hard to see how someone can do the job of Speaker with any success with so little support from the principal opposition party.
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David Ossitt
June 22nd, 2009 7:23pm Report this commentIf Bercow gets it; the conservatives should have him deselected, then 'bugger' with convention, have someone run against him if he stands as a labour or independent candidate.
Cynical Voter
June 22nd, 2009 8:57pm Report this commentWhen UKIP takes his seat it will be funny
Pol-e-tics
June 22nd, 2009 9:46pm Report this commentObviously, it's up to Bercow to win Tory support. If he's truly impartial then, in a way, he can - particularly if he helps with reform.
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