Speaker Bercow losing his voice proves he's a bad influence in Parliament

When Speaker John Bercow lost his voice in Parliament, his presence became subdued, which gave way for a calm and more civilised debate compared to that of last week.

While unfortunate for Bercow to feel unwell, his muted interventions had a positive influence on the mood in the House of Commons

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