Ex-MP quits Labour ahead of sexual harassment disciplinary process Published image captionKelvin Hopkins, 79, has denied sexual harassment allegations A former Labour MP has quit the party before disciplinary proceedings against him concerning sexual harassment could be concluded, Labour has said. Kelvin Hopkins was suspended by the party in 2017 after a Labour activist, Ava Etemadzadeh, accused him of inappropriate physical contact. Ms Etemadzadeh said the ex-MP's exit from the party was "disappointing". The BBC has attempted to contact Mr Hopkins, 79, for a response, but he has previously denied the accusations. A Labour spokesperson said it "takes all complaints of sexual harassment extremely seriously and they are fully investigated in line with our rules and procedures, and any appropriate disciplinary action is taken.