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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Deputy prime minister denies cover-up of rape allegation against Tory MP

PA Wire

The deputy prime minister has denied that the Conservatives covered up a rape allegation against one of their own MPs.

Oliver Dowden insisted the Tory party has a “zero tolerance” approach to sexual misconduct after claims allegations of rape against an MP were not properly handled, potentially allowing them to continue to offend.

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