‘Labour Party member’ arrested in Westminster honeytrap probe
The Metropolitan Police are investigating a sexting scam that targeted political figures.
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Tories pledge to get tough on crime – as one of their own MPs remains in custody over rape allegations
Over the last year, about 15 MPs are thought to have been investigated by the Parliament watchdog on allegations of bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct.
Labour take Westminster as net Conservative losses move into the triple digits
It comes as several other key London boroughs fall into Labour hands, including Wandsworth and, for the first time ever, Barnet.
Tories suffer heavy losses in London as Johnson faces grassroots backlash
Boris Johnson’s party suffered losses to Labour in Wandsworth and Barnet, with defeat also expected in the local election in Westminster.
Rise in helpline calls from Parliament workers shows ‘systemic issues’
“Much more intervention is needed to address the systemic issues with bullying and harassment, sexual misconduct, unhealthy work patterns, and other problems that have permeated our workplace for decades”.
UK Parliament hit by a cyber security attack. MPs’ emails compromised
Details are emerging of an extraordinary cyber attack on the UK parliament. Members of the House of Commons and House of Lords were giving out alternative contact details today as the security services try to secure Westminster staff emails that they had been unable to access on Friday night. News emerged ...