Tory MP Peter Bone has been suspended from Parliament for six weeks following allegations of sexual assault against a male staffer in a Madrid hotel.

Bombshell Report Exposes Bullying and Sexual Misconduct

A new report from the Independent Expert Panel revealed that Peter Bone engaged in bullying and sexual misconduct against a staff member. The report stated that Bone exposed himself to the staffer while they were trapped together in a hotel room in Madrid in 2013.

Multiple Allegations of Bullying and Misconduct Upheld

The report found that Bone committed numerous acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct against the male staffer in 2012 and 2013. The allegations included incidents of violence, shouting, swearing, mocking, belittling, humiliating behavior, and ostracism.

Denial and Response from Peter Bone

Peter Bone, who previously left his wife for a married physio 20 years his junior, denied all the complaints leveled against him. In a statement, he claimed that the allegations were false and without foundation. He also pointed out that the complainant made the allegations years after leaving Bone's employment and never raised them during their time working together.

Potential Recall Petition and By-Election

If Parliament approves the recommended suspension, Peter Bone could face a recall petition from constituents, which could lead to a by-election in his Wellingborough seat. However, Bone has expressed his intention to continue in his role as an MP.

Details of the Allegations

The report highlighted various incidents, including physical violence and throwing objects at the complainant. It also mentioned an unwanted and humiliating ritual in which Bone forced his staffer to put his hands in his lap. Additionally, Bone repeatedly pressured the complainant to give him massages in the office.

Peter Bone served as Leader of the Commons from July 2022 until September of the same year, when Liz Truss became Prime Minister.