MPs should be allowed to breastfeed in the chamber of the House of Commons during debates to set an example to the rest of society, a independent review has found.

John Bercow, the Speaker of the Commons, welcomed the report which concluded that allowing women to breastfeed would be "symbolic" and showcase the Commons as a "role-model parent friendly institution".

The review, which aims to tackle sexism in Parliament, also suggests that transgender lavatories should be introduced to address "gender insensitivities" in the Commons.