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Its tuesday 7 february. Welcome to bbc newsroom live. The Commons Speaker, john bercow, is facing mounting criticism for suggesting hell prevent President Trump addressing parliament during his state visit later this year. Mr bercow whos one of three parliamentary officials who can approve such an event said opposition to sexism and racism, and support for equality, were hugely important. But critics say he should have stuck to the tradition of neutrality with one senior conservative describing his intervention as utterly outrageous. Heres our political correspondent, eleanor garnier. Its an honour thats bestowed on popes and president s. A speech to both Houses Of Parliament in the splendour of Westminster Hall was part of the itinerary when these dignitaries visited britain. But the same invite may not be coming mr trumps way. In an astonishing intervention, the Commons Speaker said recent decisions by the president made him uneasy about issuing an invitation. I feel very strongly th

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