John Bercow wasn’t spotted in the Royal Box at Wimbledon this year but Mr S is pleased to report that the Speaker still managed to get his tennis fix this summer. Bercow accepted two free tickets worth £630 to attend the final of Queens in June, according to the register of members’ interests.
The jolly – which included hospitality – came just two days after Bercow passed his self-imposed deadline to step down as Speaker. Yet while tennis fans would love to get their hands on tickets to Queens, the trip is still something of a step down from what Bercow is used to. Since 2015, he’s managed to get his mitts on £8,000 worth of free tickets to Wimbledon. Perhaps Bercow is preparing for life after his departure as Speaker…
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