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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Pippa Crerar Political editor

Tories putting party reputation before sexual assault claim, says alleged victim

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The woman says she made an official complaint to the Tory whips’ office and made clear she wanted it to be investigated. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

An alleged victim of a serious sexual assault by a Conservative MP has accused the central party of being more concerned with protecting its own reputation than her welfare after it failed to formally investigate her complaint.

The woman, who must remain anonymous for legal reasons, claims to have told party whips about the alleged attack almost immediately afterwards, but no internal investigation took place.

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