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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Heather Stewart Political editor

‘A part of me died’: MP Jamie Wallis speaks out about rape trauma

Jamie Wallis
Jamie Wallis said he had been contacted by a ‘shocking’ number of men and women who had had similar experiences. Photograph: Justin Tallis/AFP/Getty Images

The Conservative MP Jamie Wallis has said “a part of me died” when he was raped, as he called for more support for victims and confirmed he intends to transition to living as a woman.

Wallis, who is the MP for Bridgend, said since making a statement last month about being raped he had been contacted by a “shocking” number of men and women who had had similar experiences.

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