{"id":48783,"date":"2022-10-21T12:54:28","date_gmt":"2022-10-21T11:54:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/?p=48783"},"modified":"2022-10-21T14:41:43","modified_gmt":"2022-10-21T13:41:43","slug":"labour-mp-christian-matheson-resigns-amidst-sexual-misconduct-claims","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.westminster.ac.uk\/thevoiceoflondon\/labour-mp-christian-matheson-resigns-amidst-sexual-misconduct-claims\/","title":{"rendered":"Labour MP Christian Matheson resigns amidst sexual misconduct claims"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Labour MP Christian Matheson has resigned after being accused of two sexual misconduct claims by a former member of his staff.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Independent Expert Panel determined<\/a> that the “aggravating” behaviours exhibited by Matheson warranted his four-week suspension.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reportedly, the married MP made physical advances including holding the complainant\u2019s hand and attempting to kiss the her on the mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of the actions were unwanted and unreciprocated, leading Mr Matheson to admit his breach of code and unprofessional conduct. Although, the MP maintains his innocence<\/a>, stating \u201cI have been found guilty of several allegations that I know to be untrue.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After appealing the recommended four-week suspension, the MP made the decision to surrender his seat and \u201cseek to rebuild my life elsewhere.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to a statement by Matheson, the claims have had a negative effect on his health, leading to his hospitalisation. He then issued apologies to his constituents, the House of Commons and his family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A by-election will follow Mr Matheson’s resignation in the City of Chester in the coming weeks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Words: Cerah Handsaker | Subbing: Yana Trup<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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