House of Commons bullying claims: One woman’s story

MPs are set to debate a major report into bullying and sexual harassment in the House of Commons. But one junior member of staff, who says she has experienced just such a culture within Westminster, has little confidence that anything … Continue reading →

House of Commons abuse cases ‘tolerated and concealed’

This gallery contains 1 photo.

“Disturbing” cases of bullying and sexual harassment have “long been tolerated and concealed” in the House of Commons, according to a report. The report, by Dame Laura Cox QC, said there was a culture of “deference, subservience, acquiescence and silence”. … Continue reading →

MP Keith Vaz accused of bullying Commons clerks

Labour MP Keith Vaz bullied clerks who sought to uphold the rules and process of the Commons, Newsnight has learned. One clerk claims Mr Vaz, who in 2016 quit as the head of a select committee after a tabloid reported … Continue reading →

Antisemitism goes unpunished at fractious party meetings

Antisemitism goes unpunished at fractious party meetings Labour Party figures are angry that disciplinary action has not been taken against members in a branch that was allegedly beset by incidents of antisemitism “with troubling regularity”. An investigation was conducted into … Continue reading →

Bullying and toxicity in Welsh Government, says ex-aide

Fresh claims about bullying in the Welsh Government have been made by a former adviser to Wales’ first minister. Steve Jones said he agreed with former cabinet minister Leighton Andrews, who has described a “toxic” atmosphere at the top of … Continue reading →

Whatever happened to the Eastwood Deal?

A FOCUS on anti-social behaviour in Eastwood saw 2,200 warnings and 450 formal notices handed out — but residents say much more is needed. Rotherham Borough Council launched its Eastwood Deal plan last summer, with South Yorkshire Police allocating a … Continue reading →

Testament to Emma’s success?

This gallery contains 6 photos.

After 14 months of the Eastwood deal, here is  what you get for your money.    The lead officer, Karen Hanson, has thrown the towel in, how long before the others follow? Too much to handle ? The pictures below … Continue reading →

Who really wears the trousers? Hoddinott perhaps?

A ‘macho bullying culture’. Anyone who has taken any interest in the politics of Rotherham over the past few years will remember this witheringly accurate allegation levelled by Professor Jay in 2014. It’s true that Chris Read has gone to … Continue reading →

Woman in court charged with “stalking” Rotherham abuse whistleblower

A CHILD sex abuse victim will be tried next year for allegedly stalking a Rotherham borough councillor. Sarah Wilson (pictured), who waived her right to lifelong anonymity to publish a book on her ordeal, appeared at Sheffield Magistrates’ Court to … Continue reading →

Labour splits up local party after dispute over bullying

The largest local Labour party in Britain has been ordered to split into three and its chairman has been expelled following claims of bullying and intimidation. Brighton and Hove district party was suspended by Labour’s national executive committee (NEC) in … Continue reading →