Bombshell Report Reveals Bullying and Sexual Misconduct
Tory MP Peter Bone has been suspended from Parliament for six weeks following allegations of sexual assault against a male staffer in a Madrid hotel. A new report from the Independent Expert Panel has found that Bone committed bullying and sexual misconduct against the staff member. The report states that Bone exposed himself to the staffer while "trapped" in a hotel room in Madrid in 2013. The panel upheld five shocking allegations, including incidents of violence, shouting, and swearing.
Denial of Allegations
Mr. Bone, who previously made headlines for leaving his wife for a married physio 20 years his junior, has denied all the complaints made against him. In a statement, he maintained that none of the misconduct allegations took place and described them as false and without foundation. He also pointed out that the allegations refer to events that occurred more than 10 years ago and were only raised by the complainant years after they left his employment.
Possible Consequences and Vow to Continue
If Parliament approves the recommended suspension, Mr. Bone could face a recall petition from constituents, potentially leading to a by-election in his Wellingborough seat. However, despite the allegations and suspension, Bone has vowed to continue in his role as an MP.
Details of Incidents
The report outlines several incidents involving Bone and the complainant. In one instance, Bone was found to have repeatedly physically struck and threw things at the staffer. In another incident, he imposed an unwanted and humiliating ritual of forcing the staffer to put his hands in his lap when unhappy with his work. Additionally, Bone allegedly pressurized the complainant to give him massages in the office.
Former Minister and Leadership Position
Peter Bone served as Leader of the Commons under Boris Johnson from July 2022 until Liz Truss became Prime Minister in September of the same year. These allegations against Bone come as a blow to his political career.
