Karen Danczuk comes out in defence of Sally Bercow

Of all the MPs’ wives, Karen Danczuk and Sally Bercow may have amassed the most column inches. So perhaps it’s not surprising that in the wake of Sally’s latest news, Danczuk has come to her defence.

Writing in this week’s issue of the women’s magazine Closer, Danczuk, who says she has been described as ‘the new Sally Bercow’, argues that onlookers should refrain from criticising Bercow over her alleged affair with her husband’s cousin. She says that unless you yourself have been a politician’s wife you cannot understand what it is like:

‘Life as a politician’s wife is a pressure cooker. And you can never switch off – you have a bath and there are politicians downstairs.’

Should Sally be game, Karen has offered to meet up with her to cheer her up:

‘I’ve not met Sally, but I think she could do with a hug. I’d definitely meet up for a drink!’

No word on whether Karen’s husband Simon Danczuk is willing to go for a pint with the Speaker.