Commons Speaker John Bercow admits using the word "stupid" in parliament – video


John Bercow has been reported to the parliamentary commissioner for standards over claims he called Andrea Leadsom, the leader of the Commons, a "stupid woman". Bercow says he was making a comment about the government’s conduct, not about Leadsom’s intelligence


• John Bercow reported to Commons watchdog over "stupid woman" claims 

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