Review acknowledges shouting and ‘intemperate language’ but says chaotic scenes due to confusion over nature of vote
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A controversial and chaotic vote on fracking last month did see some MPs shout and crowd closely together, but there is no evidence to indicate bullying or intimidation, an official report for the Commons speaker has concluded.
The speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, ordered the inquiry by Commons officials after claims that some wavering Conservative MPs were physically pulled into the “no” voting lobby following the debate on 19 October.
Review acknowledges shouting and ‘intemperate language’ but says chaotic scenes due to confusion over nature of voteUK politics live – latest news updatesA controversial and chaotic vote on fracking last month did see some MPs shout and crowd closely together, but there is no evidence to indicate bullying or intimidation, an official report for the Commons speaker has concluded.The speaker, Lindsay Hoyle, ordered the inquiry by Commons officials after claims that some wavering Conservative MPs were physically pulled into the “no” voting lobby following the debate on 19 October. Continue reading…
