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Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
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Minister Says Boris Johnson Unaware Of Chris Pincher Accusations Before Appointment, Despite Slew Of New Allegations
A Cabinet minister has insisted that Boris Johnson was unaware of harassment allegations against Chris Pincher before he was appointed deputy chief whip, despite multiple reports suggesting the contrary.
'That’s absolutely the wrong culture to have in our Parliament': #MeToo in Westminster four years on
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By Georgina Bailey
"That’s absolutely the wrong culture to have in our Parliament": #MeToo in Westminster four years on
Four years after Westminster was rocked by allegations of bullying and harassment, MPs tell Georgina Bailey there is still work to be done to fix the culture in Parliament
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
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By Georgina Bailey
Thoroughly modern Mawson: Meet the new woman at the top of the House of Lords
The appointment of a woman to a senior position may not be big news in the wider world, but Chloe Mawson has just become the House of Lords’ first female clerk assistant for 400 years. She talks to Georgina Bailey about her new role, old battles and why Westminster’s modern management team must be more diverse and inclusive
Changes to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme will make Parliament a better place to work for everyone
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By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
Changes to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme will make Parliament a better place to work for everyone
Some years have passed since the continuing efforts to improve Westminster’s culture began. Now that the initial burst of activity has died down, the task of Parliament’s leaders is to refine and improve the measures put in place – building confidence that kindliness, courtesy and model conduct can be found in every corner of the parliamentary estate.
‘Pestminster’ Three Years On: Has Anything Changed in Parliament?
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By Georgina Bailey
‘Pestminster’ Three Years On: Has Anything Changed in Parliament?
It is nearly three years since Westminster was rocked by serious allegations of bullying and harassment in the wake of #MeToo. Georgina Bailey talks to staffers and MPs about how it has impacted them – and how women are forming their own networks to get ahead.
Tory MP accused of rape can return to Commons in September after having bail extended
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Tory MP accused of rape can return to Commons in September after having bail extended
The Tory MP accused of rape will be able to return to the House of Commons in September after his bail was extended until November.
Boris Johnson defends decision not to suspend Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
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Boris Johnson defends decision not to suspend Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has defended the decision not to suspend a Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape.
Tories ‘minimising violence against women’ by letting rape suspect MP keep party whip, charities and unions say
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Tories ‘minimising violence against women’ by letting rape suspect MP keep party whip, charities and unions say
The Conservative Party is “minimising violence against women and girls” by refusing to remove the whip from an MP arrested on suspicion of rape, a coalition of charities and trade unions have warned.
Chief Whip says he takes Tory MP rape allegations ‘very seriously’ amid criticism over not suspending him
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Chief Whip says he takes Tory MP rape allegations ‘very seriously’ amid criticism over not suspending him
Government Chief Whip Mark Spencer has insisted he does take the rape allegations against a Tory MP “very seriously” after criticism for not suspending him.
Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
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Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape
A Conservative MP and former minister has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
Peer sanctioned over sexual harassment claims given more ‘behaviour training’ after fresh complaints of unwanted touching
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Peer sanctioned over sexual harassment claims given more ‘behaviour training’ after fresh complaints of unwanted touching
A peer suspended by Labour over sexual harassment allegations will have to undergo further "bespoke training and behaviour coaching sessions” after more complaints were made against him.
The House of Commons has made a fundamental break with the past. But there is so much more to do
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By Jacob Rees-Mogg MP
The House of Commons has made a fundamental break with the past. But there is so much more to do
Changing the culture in Parliament means ensuring that those in positions of power do not feel they can act without consequences. We have taken a big step towards doing that, but there is more to be done.
Victory for campaigners as MPs will not debate bullying and harassment sanctions
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By Sebastian Whale
Victory for campaigners as MPs will not debate bullying and harassment sanctions
MPs will not debate the most serious sanctions against a member determined by an independent panel after a widespread backlash to the plans by parliamentary staff and unions.
New plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment will deter people like me from speaking out
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By Emily Commander
New plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment will deter people like me from speaking out
Bullying and harassment usually occurs because of a power imbalance - allowing MPs to debate sanctions in the House of Commons tips the scales even further in their favour
Revealed: the inside story of the explosive BBC Newsnight report into bullying and harassment in Westminster
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By Sebastian Whale
Revealed: the inside story of the explosive BBC Newsnight report into bullying and harassment in Westminster
MPs will on Tuesday vote on proposals for an independent expert panel to deal with bullying and harassment claims in Westminster. In an abridged extract from ‘Call to Order’, his biography of John Bercow, Sebastian Whale sheds light on the award-winning journalism that helped lead to this point
If MPs debate sanctions, the new bullying and harassment process will be fundamentally undermined
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By Dr Hannah White
If MPs debate sanctions, the new bullying and harassment process will be fundamentally undermined
If MPs vote to allow themselves a debate on the most serious bullying and harassment cases, it will be a sad confirmation that the 'deferential' culture described by Dame Laura Cox remains firmly in place
Commons staff will have little faith in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plans to tackle bullying and harassment
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By Amy Leversidge
Commons staff will have little faith in Jacob Rees-Mogg’s plans to tackle bullying and harassment
Powerful MPs will protect their powerful friends, at the expense of staff. This is precisely why they must play no part in the complaints process.
Revealed: The warnings to the House of Commons Commission on new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
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By Sebastian Whale and Max Jeffery
Revealed: The warnings to the House of Commons Commission on new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
In February, the House of Commons Commission announced plans for an independent expert panel to determine bullying and harassment complaints against MPs, thereby removing members from the process.
Exclusive: Commons staff furious at new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
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By Sebastian Whale
Exclusive: Commons staff furious at new plans to tackle Westminster bullying and harassment
Current and former parliamentary staff have lashed out at plans that would allow MPs to debate the suspension or expulsion of another member for bullying and harassment.
Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
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By Sebastian Whale
Exclusive: MPs urged to reject ‘dangerous’ part of new plan to tackle Westminster bullying as vote looms
MPs are being urged to reject a “dangerous” part of proposals to tackle bullying and harassment in Westminster ahead of a looming vote on a new independent complaints panel.