UK SPEAKER UNDER PRESSURE OVER TRUMP STANCE

UK House of Commons Speaker John Bercow is under increasing pressure over his opposition to a Parliamentary address by US President Donald Trump.

On Monday Speaker Bercow said 'opposition to racism and sexism' meant the Commons should not allow President Trump to speak at Westminster when he makes a state visit to Britain later this year.

Many senior Conservative MPs are angry and say he should now consider his position for breaching his neutrality and potentially harming transatlantic relations.

The opposition Labour Party has welcomed his stance.

Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says Mr Bercow is hypocritical.

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Former UKIP leader Nigel Farage says Mr Bercow has betrayed his own office.

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Alec Salmond of the Scottish National Party says Mr Bercow should be praised.

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