Labour is calling for politician in his 50s – released on bail after being arrested on Tuesday – to be identified
The alleged sexual offences for which a Conservative MP has been arrested include one connected to someone aged under 18, it has emerged as Labour called for the MP to be identified.
The man in his 50s has been bailed after being arrested on Tuesday over accusations of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years from 2002 to 2009. He has not been suspended by the Conservative party but Chris Heaton-Harris, the chief whip, asked him to stay away from parliament.
