'David Cameron has been warned that Tory backbenchers are determined to oust John Bercow as Speaker immediately after the general election.The Conservative leader is keen to avoid a Westminster battle in the aftermath of victory at the polls. He and George Osborne, the Shadow Chancellor, fear that a fight over the Speaker’s chair would send the wrong signal to voters promised a “new politics”.
Mr Bercow — who, despite being a Conservative, owed his victory to a well-organised campaign by Labour MPs — has repaired relations with Mr Cameron. The Tory leader has made clear to party members in Mr Bercow’s Buckingham constituency that he will eject anyone found helping Nigel Farage, standing for UKIP against the Speaker at the election.'
SO. All very interesting! Cameron effectively supporting the non tory against his rank and file AND changing the rules to catch out the Buckingham membership who show sense. It all brings a warm glow to the heart!
PLEASE GO DOWN AND HELP CAMPAIGN FOR NIGEL IN THE RUNUP TO THE GENERAL ELECTION!
