The Speaker’s briefing of the Telegraph led to the claim: “It is understood that Mrs Sassoon’s pass does not grant her such privileges (mingling with MPs), and she can only access the wing of Palace of Westminster occupied by the Bercows.”

Not so.

Guido understands Farah Sassoon had a grey officials’ pass opening all doors that MPs can open. A free run of the Palace of Westminster from Norman Shaw North to the House of Lords. Guido has asked the Commons authorities exactly what access the pass grants Bercow’s dodgy donor…