The atmosphere was 'tense' but there was no evidence of 'undue influence' on MPs, Commons speaker says.
Labour MP Chris Bryant tweeted a picture he took in the division lobby of the House of Commons during the voteAn internal investigation has found no evidence of bullying during a vote on fracking last month, the House of Commons speaker has said.
Labour's Chris Bryant said he witnessed "clear bullying" in the division lobby of the House of Commonsand that one Tory MP, Alexander Stafford, was "physically manhandled". Sir Lindsay told MPs: "The atmosphere was tense and members were raising their voices to make themselves heard, but there is no evidence of any bullying or undue influence placed on other members."While some members thought that physical contact was being used to force a member into the lobby, the member concerned has said very clearly that this did not happen. Those who had the clearest views of the incident confirmed this.
"I thought sometimes you have to break a rule if you see a greater injustice being done," he told the BBC.
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