Tory MP faces six-week Commons suspension for bullying and sexual misconduct
Monday, 16 October 2023 A Conservative MP is facing a six-week suspension from the House of Commons over allegations of bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member.
Conservative MP Peter Bone faces suspension from the Commons after being found to have committed bullying and sexual misconduct. Parliament’s Independent Expert Panel said the acts took place against a member of Mr Bone’s staff in 2012 and 2013. If the suspension is approved by MPs then the...
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Monday, 16 October 2023
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