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Wakefield: by-election Tories set out a Brexiteer stall amid ‘controversy galore’ on national scene

Battleground focus

Evening Standard

Tory candidate in Wakefield by-election said Brexit ‘built on lies’ and regretted voting for it

Nadeem Ahmed also warned leaving EU had triggered racist attacks and backed second referendum, in embarrassment for Boris Johnson

The Independent UK

Wakefield and Tiverton by-elections: Why we’re having one, when is it and who is favourite to win?

By-elections will take place in West Yorkshire and Devon next week.

Evening Standard

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Shapps says he does not believe Johnson will face confidence vote this week

The Transport Secretary also dismissed people booing the Prime Minister, saying ‘politicians don’t expect to be popular all the time’.

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson facing uncertain future as Wakefield by-election defeat looks likely

Conservatives trail Labour in the polls by 20 points for a seat they won with a 3,358 majority in 2019

Wales Online

Signs of progress for Labour as it aims to win back Wakefield in byelection

Voters frustrated that promised changes have gone undelivered since ‘red wall’ seat turned blue

The Guardian - UK

Jail for former MP who groped 15-year-old boy in 2008

Imran Ahmad Khan, who has quit as an MP, maintains his innocence.

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Former UK lawmaker jailed for 18 months over sexual assault of teenager - PA Media

Former British Member of Parliament Imran Ahmad Khan was sentenced to 18 months in jail at Southwark Crown Court after being convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy, PA Media reported on Monday.

Reuters

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan jailed for sex assault on teenage boy

The ex-Wakefield MP has been jailed for 18 months for sexual assault sparking a by-election in his former constituency next month.

Daily Record

Imran Ahmad Khan: Disgraced former Tory MP who sexually assaulted boy jailed for 18 months

Judge says ex-member for Wakefield showed no remorse

The Independent UK

Ex-Tory MP jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

Imran Ahmad Khan was expelled from the Conservative Party and resigned.

The Independent UK

Former Tory MP jailed for 18 months after sexually assaulting teen boy

A DISGRACED former Tory MP has been jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old boy.

The National (Scotland)

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan jailed for 18 months over sexual assault of teenage boy

The 48-year-old forced the boy to drink gin and tonic, pushed him on to a bed and asked him to watch pornography before the attack

Evening Standard

Imran Ahmad Khan sentenced to 18 months over sexual assault of boy, 15

Ex-MP jailed after being expelled from Tory party following conviction for groping teenager at party in 2008

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Crispin Blunt again defends convicted sexual abuser Imran Ahmad Khan

Tory MP claims ex-colleague, found guilty of sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy, is victim of ‘serious miscarriage of justice’

The National (Scotland)

Tory doubles down on claim that sex offender MP didn't get a fair trial

A FORMER justice minister has reiterated his controversial defence of ex-Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a…

The Independent UK

Tory MP claims sex offender Imran Ahmad Khan ‘did not get fair trial’

Crispin Blunt admits he did not attend the whole trial or hear the witness evidence in court

The Guardian - UK

List of sexual misconduct allegations made against MPs

A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail

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The Independent UK

Boris Johnson ‘shocked’ to learn of rape allegation against Tory MP

Labour is calling for the Conservative whip to be suspended from the politician following his arrest.

The National (Scotland)

Tory MP accused of rape and sexual assault released on bail

A TORY MP has been released on bail after being accused of rape and a string of sexual assault offences.

Daily Record

Tory MP released on bail after arrest over rape and sexual assault allegations

Tory chief whip Chris Heaton-Harris urged the MP to stay away from Parliament but has not suspended the whip, meaning the suspect remains a member of the parliamentary party.

The Independent UK

Tory MP remains in custody following arrest on suspicion of rape

Met Police said officers received a report in January 2020 relating to alleged sexual offences committed in London between 2002 and 2009.

Daily Mirror

Date confirmed for two crunch by-elections that will help decide Boris Johnson's future

By-elections are due to take place next month in Wakefield, and Tiverton and Honiton to replace two Conservative MPs who quit the Commons in disgrace

Daily Mirror

Rotherham abuse survivor demands probe into how Tory Imran Ahmad Khan became an MP

Imran Ahmad Khan, 48, quit his Wakefield seat after being convicted of groping a 15-year-old boy at a party in 2008

Daily Mirror

Wakefield Labour group's entire committee resigns in by-election candidates row

Labour officials complained about the lack of a local candidate in the by-election, where voters will choose between Community union's Kate Dearden, from Bradford, and NHS worker Simon Lightwood

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