MPs 'should be suspended from Parliament amid harassment claims'
BBC News By Ione Wells image captionRob Roberts has been suspended from the House of Commons for six weeks Politicians accused of sexual misconduct should be barred from Parliament while investigations take place, unions representing staff said. Delyn MP Rob Roberts and former Hartlepool MP Mike Hill were both investigated for sexual misconduct but did not face parliamentary bans. Union Prospect said changes, also backed by Parliament's Trade Union Side, were needed to "protect workers". The House of Commons said it took the safety of staff seriously. Currently, MPs do not automatically face ...