The former Black Rod Lieutenant General David Leakey has accused John Bercow of insulting him during his time as Black Rod and has stated that he does not deserve a place in the House of Lords. The yearly awards were announced last evening, and John Bercow was not on the list for an honour and this was the first time that this has happened to a speaker for 230 years.
The Lieutenant General David Leakey has told LBC “No, I don’t think it’s a personal insult at all. I think the most important thing about this is that it respects the dignity and authority and the criteria for membership of the House of Lords. A number of quite serious allegations have been made against John Bercow. One of the criteria for being a member of the House of Lords is that there must be, when you become a member, no potential for a, I forget what the exact words are, but a sort of stain on your reputation that might transmit into the House of Lords and bring it itself into disrepute. One thing which Parliament needs more than anything at this stage, after the recent shenanigans, if I can put it that way of the last year or two, is respect.”
These are not the first allegations to be made against Mr Bercow. Mr Leakey has stated: “There have been a number of allegations made against John Bercow for his abuse and intimidation, insulting people. He has done that to me. He’s insulted me very considerably. He’s lost his temper and banged the table and jumped about and bawled at me and hurled the most appalling insults at me. Now, I’m not alone in this.” Mr Leakey has called for a full investigation into Mr Bercow and UNN stands with this wholeheartedly.
Current Affairs Correspondent | My name is Oliver Down I am 22, and a staunch brexiteer. I am a Bristolian lad who studied politics in Leicester. I believe in free speech and accurate journalism and I won’t be afraid to give you “the other side” of the story!
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