British MP discloses ‘whisper list’ of 40 predatory politicians by no means to simply accept a drink from

British MP Charlotte Nichols claimed that there’s a secret checklist of “around 40 MPs” which incorporates folks recognized for “bullying or sexual misconduct”.

New Delhi,UPDATED: Nov 11, 2022 12:48 IST

British MP Charlotte Nichols mentioned there’s a “culture of toxicity” inside Westminster, the place the home of Parliaments are (AFP picture)

By India Today Web Desk: A member of the British parliament has claimed that there’s a secret checklist of “around 40 MPs” that ladies are advised to keep away from as a result of they’re the “most dangerous people” to be round.

Labour MP Charlotte Nichols advised the BBC that she was warned by no means to be alone with any of the boys on the “whisper list”, which incorporates folks recognized for “bullying or sexual misconduct”.

“[I’ve been told] I should never accept a drink from him… I should never get in a lift with him – and I should try to avoid as far as possible to keep myself safe,” Nichols said.

Without naming anyone on the list, which is not written down, Nichols mentioned that two of them had served as cabinet ministers.

“We all know [who they are] and nothing is done and they continue to walk around and do their jobs – and there’s that kind of culture of impunity on it,” she explained.

When asked if she felt “secure” doing her job in parliament, Nichols said she did not. She also said there is a “tradition of toxicity” inside Westminster, the seat of energy within the UK the place the homes of parliament and the Buckingham Palace are situated.

Nichols’ revelations come within the wake of the resignation of Gavin Williamson from Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s cabinet over alleged bullying of a senior civil servant. There had been additionally allegations that Williamson despatched expletive-laden messages to the previous Conservative chief whip Wendy Morton.

Sex scandals and abuse of energy are nothing new within the corridors of Westminster.

Significantly, ex-prime minister Boris Johnson was compelled out of workplace following mass resignations by cabinet members after it emerged that Tory MP Chris Pincher had been given a senior position in his authorities regardless of the then PM being conscious of a number of allegations of sexual misconduct towards him. Pincher has denied the allegations.

Before that, in April, it was reported that greater than 50 sitting MPs from throughout varied events are being investigated for sexual misconduct amid wider issues a few poisonous tradition at Westminster.

Edited By:

Devika Bhattacharya

Published On:

Nov 11, 2022