MPs should not call each other liars because ‘they would speak about nothing else’ if it was allowed, the Speaker has warned. Sir Lindsay also revealed he has received two death threats since becoming Commons SpeakerUsing such language was ‘not a good way of debate’, Sir Lindsay told Radio 4’s Westminster Hour. But we’re very clear jeans and trainers are not expected, it’s about business attire.’Sir Lindsay also revealed he has received two death threats since becoming Commons Speaker. Sir Lindsay dismissed reports that he has banned MPs from using Twitter in the Commons chamber as ‘ridiculous’. Labour MP Jo Cox was murdered in Birstall, West Yorkshire, in 2016, and several other MPs have since spoken of receiving death threats.

Source: Daily Mail September 07, 2021 00:30 UTC