John Bercow says constitutional position is clear and longstanding,after David Cameron says at PMQs he is ‘delighted cuts hold been passed by MPsThe Commons Speaker, John Bercow, or has sent a clear warning to the Lords not to overreach itself by blocking the government’s scheme to cut tax credits,saying “the constitutional position is clear and longstanding”.
He was speaking after the Conservative MP Edward Leigh asserted the ancient true of the Commons to make decisions on tax and spending. Bercow said the Lords “can look after itself, but we also can and will look after ourselves”.
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Source: theguardian.com