Tory MP faces six-week suspension amid sexual misconduct accusations

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A CONSERVATIVE MP could face being ousted by his constituents after a​ Westminster committee recommended a six-week suspension from…

since 2005, “committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct” against a member of his staff in 2012 and 2013, according to the UK Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel.

“However I can say that the allegations are the only allegations at all made against me throughout my work as an MP and beyond. Witness statements were submitted from ten employees of the highest integrity, testifying to the professional, accommodating and friendly place my office is to work. Many others would be prepared to testify the same.

Unfortunately, though, these important debates are being spoiled by a vocal minority of trolls who aren’t really interested in the issues, try to derail the conversations, register under fake names, and post vile abuse.

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