Posts under ‘David Boot’

Early signs of Bercow’s support for backbenchers

 
John Bercow has already put ministers under greater pressure from backbenchers since becoming Speaker of the House.
 
Comparing the final ten sitting days before this and last year’s summer recesses, DeHavilland has identified an immediate rise in the role of backbenchers.  
 
Ministers faced ten percent more oral questions as the new Speaker demanded business be handled at pace. Along with [...]