‘Nightmare’ in British politics: More MPs arrested on rape charges

British police said the arrest of the unnamed MP follows a two-year investigation and is linked to offenses believed to have occurred between 2002 and 2009.

A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of indecent conduct, sexual assault, rape, abuse of trust and misconduct in the office, according to a statement from British police. . He is still in custody. The offenses are believed to have taken place in London, including several in parliament. The investigation is still going on.

A Conservative MP was arrested on May 16 on suspicion of serious sex crimes, including rape. Photo: REX

According to the Guardian, the news of the arrest of the above MP came after the announcement of two additional elections that were vacant by MP Imran Ahmad Khan, who was accused of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy, and MPs. Sir Neil Parish, who views pornography in the House of Commons, has resigned.

House of Representatives Leader Mark Spencer said last week his party was committed to selecting candidates of a higher standard in the next general election, and claimed the 2017 and 2019 blitz has led to mistake. Mr. Spencer stressed: “I think we’re going to do better in the next general election, certainly in the Conservatives because we’re going to spend more time scrutinizing the candidate. That will be that. much longer process”.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party continues to be embroiled in scandals. Photo: Reuters

Meanwhile, British police are continuing to investigate gatherings held in Downing Street and Whitehall during the blockade because of the Covid-19 epidemic.

More than 100 fine notices have been issued so far while Prime Minister Johnson has only been fined once along with his wife Carrie Johnson and Chancellor Rishi Sunak at a birthday party to be held in 2020. .