Rob Roberts is alleged to have asked a male Commons employee out on several occasions and made repeated inappropriate commentsA Conservative MP faces a six-week suspension from the House of Commons on sexual misconduct charges for telling a member of staff to be “less alluring”. He will not face a recall petition because of a loophole in the way sanctions are applied. Rob Roberts, 41, who was elected MP for Delyn in 2019, made advances to a male aide and a 21-year-old female intern, sending them texts late at night and arranging private dinners. SponsoredThe independent expert panel upheld complaints that he had breached rules on bullying, harassment and sexual misconduct and recommended a six-week suspension. Roberts made “repeated and unwanted sexual advances” towards one of his employees and “used his position as

Source: The Times May 25, 2021 11:03 UTC