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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Aletha Adu Political correspondent

Female staff express fears over using Labour party’s complaints procedure

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A Labour source said senior staff were worried about the perception that the party had a problem with women. Photograph: Alicia Canter/The Guardian

Female Labour staff are said to be fearful of using the party’s official complaints process, prompting concern among senior officials as a long-serving MP is suspended over allegations of sexual harassment.

Labour figures have acknowledged the “genuine concerns” of female colleagues, and have issued a “cast-iron commitment” to take any action necessary that will restore faith in the party’s processes.

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