ITV News deputy political editor Anushka Asthana reports on the mood in Westminster after it was revealed that a Tory MP was being investigated for allegedly watching pornography in the room. Watching porn in the House of Commons is a “disgusting” and “proof” crime, said Labor leader Keir Starmer. On Wednesday, it emerged that a Tory MP was being investigated for allegedly watching pornography on their cell phones while in the House of Commons. Asked what should happen to a member of parliament who was found to have watched pornography in Parliament, Starmer told ITV’s Peston show: “First of all, I’m annoyed by these allegations, they obviously need to be investigated. “And if it is true that someone watched porn sitting in the room, and I think the allegation is, I do not know for sure, that there is someone in the front of the government who was involved in it, then of course in my view it is a crime that can withdraw “. The office of Conservative leader Chris Heaton-Harris said it was referring the matter to the Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme for investigation. “Following allegations of misconduct in the House of Commons, Chief Whip has requested that the matter be referred to the Independent Complaints and Appeals System,” said a spokesman for Heaton-Harris. “Upon completion of any ICGS investigation, Chief Whip will take appropriate action.” Asked if the MP should resign if he was a supporter, Mr Starmer said: “It ‘s disgusting, it’ s almost unbelievable. “I think a lot of jaws were on the floor this morning when that allegation came up that a Tory MP might have been involved. “It must be thoroughly investigated immediately and action must be taken. There is an individual issue here, but there is also a cultural issue. “We need cultural change in the House of Commons, in Parliament, and the culture change is coming from the top, so the prime minister has to lead it.” The investigation comes after the Mirror and the Sun reported that the allegations were broadcast during a meeting of Tory MPs in Westminster on Tuesday night. According to the Mirror, between 40 and 50 Tory lawmakers attended Tuesday’s meeting, including Mr. Heaton-Harris, Tory’s party chairman Oliver Dowden and Commonwealth leader Mark Spencer. Former Prime Minister Theresa May is also said to have attended. Understandably, the investigation focused on allegations that a Conservative watched an adult video in the House of Commons, but could not immediately determine if the MP was in front. The Tories meeting came amid reports that 56 lawmakers, including three cabinet ministers, were allegedly facing sexual harassment allegations in the Independent Complaints and Appeals Plan. Following the reports, Green MP Caroline Lucas pressed Boris Johnson during questions from the Prime Minister as to whether he “considers sexual harassment – apparently as opposed to intimidation and lying – to be dismissed under the ministerial code”. . The Prime Minister replied that “of course” it is, adding: “Sexual harassment is intolerable and it is very right for the members to now have a process by which they can bring it to the attention of the Parliament and I think that is good. . “ It also follows the outrage of the Mail On Sunday, which publishes “sexist” and controversial allegations by anonymous Conservative MPs claiming that Deputy Labor leader Angela Rayner tried to divert the Prime Minister’s attention to the Commons by “crossing her legs”. The Prime Minister and MPs from all sides of Parliament condemned the “misogyny” directed at Mrs. Reiner, who told ITV that she was “upset” when she saw the remarks in the “disgusting” article. A provocative Mrs. Rayner said she did not need diversionary techniques to talk to the Prime Minister, but admitted that she felt compelled to wear pants for her appearance on ITV’s Lorraine program “because I feel judged for what I wear, despite what I tell you. how do I meet “. Mr Johnson threatened the MP behind the “unbearable” comments with “the terrors of the earth” if he ever found out who they were. Meanwhile, Mail on Sunday editor David Dillon declined to attend a meeting with Commonwealth President Sir Lindsay Hoyle, saying journalists should not “take instructions from House of Commons officials until August and if it is”.
