TORIES are under huge pressure to name and sack the MP accused of rape and sexual assaults.
The politician’s identity has been exposed online but his constituents are barred from knowing it — making a mockery of privacy rules.
Tory Chief Whip Chris Heaton-Harris has asked the male MP to keep away from Parliament, as Westminster rules allow, while the historic allegations are probed.
It leaves his constituents with no voice in Parliament.
Labour MP Jess Phillips has called for a rule change so he can be suspended and identified.
She said: “A suspension is what would happen if you are a doctor or a teacher.
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“We need the same system of safeguarding.”
The MP is on bail. It is unclear if he will continue working on his patch.
The allegations he faces are said to span seven years.
If charged, he will be named and kicked out the Tory party.
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