Speaker John Bercow
Scottish National MPs yesterday during session was warned to 'show some respect' after continuously breaking into applause in the Commons – breaking strict Parliamentary protocol.
The party's MPs clapped on at least three occasions as their Westminster leader Angus Robertson delivered his response to the Queen's Speech.
The scenes forced the Commons Speaker John Bercow to step in – rebuking the MPs for their un-Parliamentary behaviour.
Mr Bercow said: 'Can I say at the start of the Parliament that the convention that we don't clap in this chamber is very, very, very long-established and widely respected? And it would be appreciated if members would show some respect for that convention.'
The Speaker said he would show them respect by inviting them to speak before adding: 'I would invite them to show some respect for the traditions of this chamber of the House of Commons.'
MPs on all sides cheered in support of Mr Bercow's intervention.
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