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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Politics
Ashley Cowburn

Workers in Parliament speak out over 'predatory' culture that persists in Westminster

Parliamentary workers have spoken out over a "predatory" culture that persists in Westminster as one alleged a male MP pressured her to sit on his lap.

Unions representing Parliament's staff called for a "step change in the culture of behaviour" on the estate in response to the new claims.

It follows a string of sexual misconduct and bullying scandals to hit the House of Commons in recent years, with several MPs facing allegations currently suspended.

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