Theresa May: Take sex abuse claims to police - BBC News

Theresa May: Take sex abuse claims to police - BBC News

Theresa May said any allegations about serious sexual abuse in Parliament should go to the police as she promised a new "independent" process to handle complaints.

The PM said she was "deeply concerned" by recent reports about alleged harassment and abuse at Westminster.

She invited Labour's Jeremy Corbyn and other party leaders to a meeting to agree a new grievance procedure.

Mr Corbyn said trade unions should be involved to support staff.

The government has already promised a response "within days" following a range of recent allegations which have included claims of a lack of support for those making complaints.

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Opening Prime Minister's Questions in the Commons, Mrs May said Commons Leader Andrea Leadsom had been meeting her counterparts in other parties to discuss a "common, transparent, independent" grievance procedure.

"We have a duty to ensure that everyone coming here to contribute to public life is treated with respect," she added.

She said this included processes for the political parties to follow, investigations under the ministerial code and rules covering everyone working at the Palace of Westminster.

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