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Sexual misconduct claims against ex-Tory MP David Warburton to be reinvestigated

A WESTMINSTER panel that oversees complaints against parliamentarians has ordered a reinvestigation of sexual misconduct claims against David…

The National (Scotland)

Sexual misconduct claims against ex-MP David Warburton to be reinvestigated

He quit as a Tory MP last month after an inquiry into his conduct had already gone on for more than a year

Evening Standard

#MeToo has got men quaking in the corridors of power. That’s something to celebrate

Toppling the mightiest abusers matters – it tells schoolchildren that our culture will no longer condone sexual aggression, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

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Tories select councillor to run in byelection after Warburton resignation

Faye Purbrick will represent Conservatives in Somerton and Frome’s local elections, expected to take place on 20 July

The Guardian - UK

Tories select councillor for by-election to replace David Warburton as MP

Mr Warburton quit the Commons after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use.

The Independent UK

Frome unenthusiastic about byelection ‘nobody wants’

All parties could face a tough test in disillusioned Somerton and Frome, the seat vacated by the disgraced MP David Warburton

The Guardian - UK

The make-or-break by-elections facing Rishi Sunak

Rishi Sunak is facing three “highly problematic” by-elections in Conservative-held seats this summer after the resignation of Boris Johnson and two of his key allies.

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Conservative MP quits over cocaine use allegations triggering by-election

David Warburton has quit as an MP following an investigation into sexual harassment and drug use. The investigation has taken 14 months to progress.

Wales Online

'Cocaine and sex harassment' probe MP formally quits

David Warburton has formally quit as an MP after an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use.

The National (Scotland)

David Warburton: Tory MP formally quits over cocaine use and harassment allegations

David Warburton’s resignation as Somerton and Frome’s MP leaves Rishi Sunak facing another by-election battle

Evening Standard

Warburton formally quits as MP over cocaine use and harassment allegations

David Warburton’s resignation as Somerton and Frome’s MP leaves Rishi Sunak facing another by-election battle.

The Independent UK

David Warburton accuses House of Commons watchdog of preventing him from ‘speaking out’

Warburton stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome to leave Rishi Sunak facing another potentially damaging by-election

The Independent UK

House of Commons watchdog denies claims from ex-Tory MP

David Warburton stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome to leave Rishi Sunak facing another potentially damaging by-election.

The Independent UK

Tories pick local councillor for Selby and Ainsty seat after Johnson ally quits

Claire Holmes is Conservative candidate to be MP in seat Nigel Adams suddenly stood down from after winning large majority

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'Everywhere we look, there are good reasons to give Rishi Sunak and Tories the boot'

Kevin Maguire says record waiting lists in the NHS, sclerotic economic growth, stubbornly high inflation, crippled public services and a bad Brexit are just some of the reasons to give Tories the boot

The Guardian - UK

BBC drops Panorama inquiry into claims of sexual harassment by MPs

Broadcaster gives no explanation for decision to pull long-planned documentary examining Westminster’s handling of claims

The National (Scotland)

Suspended MP David Warburton resigns and triggers another by-election for Rishi Sunak

RISHI Sunak is faced with the yet another potentially damaging by-election after a former Tory MP resigned with immediate effect following…

Evening Standard

Rishi Sunak faces another by-election after ex-Tory MP resigns following scandal

David Warburton is the latest MP to resign following Boris Johnson and Nigel Adams’ departure, while Nadine Dorries said she was going to quit over the fallout from the former prime minister’s resignation honours but is staying while she seeks to investigate how she was denied a seat in the…

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The Independent UK

Sunak faces another by-election after ex-Tory MP resigns following scandal

David Warburton has stood down from his seat of Somerton and Frome.

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Ex-Tory MP David Warburton resigns after suspension over harassment and drugs claims

MP for Somerton and Frome had Tory whip removed after two women complained he made unwanted advances towards them

The Guardian - UK

David Warburton: Conservative MP suspended over drugs allegations to resign seat

Tories suspended MP in April last year amid claims over sexual harassment and drug use

Daily Mirror

Tory MP quits after taking cocaine plunging Rishi Sunak into fourth by-election nightmare

Somerset and Frome MP David Warburton announced he is quitting, triggering a fourth Tory by-election after Boris Johnson, Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams all resigned as MPs

Daily Mirror

Rishi Sunak urged to block suspended Tories from standing for party in election

Currently six former Tory MPs sit in the Commons as independents over disciplinary matters - including allegations of sexual assault, harassment and drug abuse. Only one has ruled out standing in the next election

Wales Online

Three years, (at least) 22 scandals: The full list facing a government mired in sleaze allegations

Over the last three years, there have been countless scandals from partygate to lobbing, from allegations of bullying to tax affairs.

The Independent UK

Independents now outnumber Lib Dems after Andrew Bridgen loses Tory whip

There are now 15 independent MPs in Parliament, all of whom have been suspended from their former parties.

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