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Radio 4,1 min

Surprise support for the Speaker

World at One

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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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