The weekend arrest of a British lawmaker accused of rape, and the sexual assault conviction of a former legislator last week, are increasing pressure on Britain’s political leaders to confront a political culture that has often let abuse go unchecked.
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.conviction of a former legislator last week are increasing pressure on Britain’s political leaders to confront a political culture that has often let abuse go unchecked.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s spokesman, James Slack, said Monday that “it’s an ongoing police investigation so it’s not appropriate for me to comment.” The Conservative Party is under fire over claims the alleged victim went to party officials several months ago to complain about the lawmaker’s behavior.
After revelations emerged in 2017 about Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein, researchers, staff members and journalists working in British politics began to come forward with allegations of sexual abuse and harassment by lawmakers and parliamentary officials. Two reports have painted a damning picture of workplace harassment and sexual misconduct in Parliament, a place where power, ambition and intrigue form a volatile blend.
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