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UK Tory MP Rob Roberts will not be dismissed over ‘unacceptable’ texts to intern
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| Last Edited | IndyGeorgia Apr 08, 2021 03:40pm |
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| Author | Esther Webber |
| News Date | Thursday, April 8, 2021 08:15:00 PM UTC0:0 |
| Description | LONDON — Texts sent to a 21-year-old intern by British Conservative MP Rob Roberts inviting her to “fool around” were “unacceptable,” the party has concluded — but Roberts will not face dismissal over his behavior.
Conservative Campaign Headquarters (CCHQ) began an inquiry into the behavior of Roberts, the MP for Delyn in North Wales, in July 2020 after complaints that he had sexually harassed a young woman working in parliament.
The probe was prompted when the BBC reported he had sent WhatsApp messages to an intern asking her to “fool around with no strings” and commenting that she had “lovely legs.”
CCHQ confirmed on Thursday that the investigation had concluded. A Conservative Party spokeswoman said: “Rob Roberts’ conduct was found to be unacceptable under the party’s code of conduct and he has been strongly rebuked.
“Mr. Roberts has apologized for his behavior and was instructed to undertake safeguarding and social media protection training.” |
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