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Surprise support for the Speaker
The Speaker of the House of Commons is facing calls to consider his position after saying he's opposed to President Trump addressing parliament.
But a former Conservative minister who once insulted John Bercow by calling him "stupid and sanctimonious" is now backing him.
Simon Burns MP says the Speaker was "reflecting the views of a significant number of MP's" and "I share his view".
(Photo: John Bercow attends Diamond Jubilee service in Westminster Hall Credit: Getty Images)
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