Neil Parish, a member of Parliament since 2010, announced his decision Saturday after pressure from members of his own party
who sought to defuse sleaze allegations before Britain holds its local elections on May 5. The ballot is seen as pivotal for Conservative Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who is already facing a voter backlash over lockdown-breaking parties in government offices during the COVID-19 pandemic.
“My biggest crime is that on another occasion I went in a second time,’’ he told the BBC. “And that was deliberate.’’ Long known for its boozy, macho culture, Parliament is now a more diverse place, with women holding almost 40% of the seats in the House of Commons. But lawmakers and staff say harassment and inappropriate behavior are still rampant under a system that largely allows members to police themselves.
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