The mother of the Speaker of the House of Commons, John Bercow, is a suspect in a police investigation into an alleged criminal conspiracy.

John Bercow’s mother, Sally Bercow, has been named as a suspect in an ongoing police investigation into an alleged criminal conspiracy. She is suspected of being part of a group that sought to manipulate parliamentary processes for financial gain. Her husband, John Bercow Senior, was also named as a suspect.

What is the case against Sally Bercow?

Sally Bercow was first questioned by police on July 30th about her involvement in the alleged criminal conspiracy. According to The Telegraph, she is suspected of attempting to influence her son’s role as Speaker and with it his voting record on certain bills. In particular she allegedly wanted him to support private member’s bills that would have benefited companies which had paid her husband for consultancy work.

Who are John and Sally Bercow?

“John Simon Bercow (born 22 February 1963)” “is a British politician who has been the Speaker of the House of Commons since June 2009.” “He concurrently serves as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Buckingham and Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs.”

“Sally Alexandra Mary Anne Hobart-Hampden (née Viscountess Glenconner; born 20 December 1959)” “is an English socialite and businesswoman.” “She is married to John Simon Viscount Cowdray”.