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The independent expert panel, the body set up to consider bullying and harrassment allegations against MPs, has now published its report into the allegations against John Bercow, the former Commons Speaker. It’s here (pdf).
This is probably the most damning report published by the IEP since it was set up in 2020. It describes Bercow as a liar. In reference to one complaint it says:
The respondent [Bercow] has been widely unreliable and repeatedly dishonest in his evidence. He has attempted to defeat these complaints by false accusations of collusion and by advancing lies.
The findings of the parliamentary commissioner for standards, which we have upheld, show that the respondent has been a serial bully …
His evidence in the investigations, the findings of the commissioner, and his submissions to us, show also that the respondent has been a serial liar.
The ICGS [independent complaints and grievance system] bullying and harassment policy was breached repeatedly and extensively by the most senior member of the House of Commons. In all, 21 separate allegations were proved and have been upheld. The house may feel that his conduct brought the high office of Speaker into disrepute.
This was behaviour which had no place in any workplace. Members of staff in the house should not be expected to have to tolerate it as part of everyday life.
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