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Harvey Proctor, who was wrongly accused of being a paedophile in 2015, says ‘armchair detectives’ on social media are causing damage with false accusations

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Man groped by Tory MP Chris Pincher says Westminster is 'not safe' for young aides

Morgan Jones

The only way to make Parliament truly reflect society is more young MPs like Keir Mather

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Angry Tory MPs to have their say about Boris Johnson despite No 10 hopes of defusing civil war

Ian Birrell

MPs who abstain from Boris Johnson vote deserve our scorn - this is a fight for our democracy

Article thumbnail: FILE - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on May 25, 2022. Lawmakers are expected to release a long-awaited report Thursday, June 15, 2023 on whether former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament over COVID lockdown-flouting parties at his Downing Street office. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Article thumbnail: FILE - British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves 10 Downing Street to attend the weekly Prime Minister's Questions at the Houses of Parliament, in London, on May 25, 2022. Lawmakers are expected to release a long-awaited report Thursday, June 15, 2023 on whether former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson misled Parliament over COVID lockdown-flouting parties at his Downing Street office. (AP Photo/Matt Dunham, File)
Article thumbnail: BRIGHTWELL-CUM-SOTWELL, OXFORDSHIRE - JUNE 15: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen on his morning run on June 15, 2023 in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, England. The Privileges Committee has been investigating whether Boris Johnson misled parliament over breaches of lockdown rules in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: BRIGHTWELL-CUM-SOTWELL, OXFORDSHIRE - JUNE 15: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is seen on his morning run on June 15, 2023 in Brightwell-cum-Sotwell, England. The Privileges Committee has been investigating whether Boris Johnson misled parliament over breaches of lockdown rules in Downing Street during the Covid-19 pandemic. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens during a tour after a meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas State Capitol on May 23, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gov. Abbott met with Johnson to discuss economic development. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson listens during a tour after a meeting with Gov. Greg Abbott at the Texas State Capitol on May 23, 2023 in Austin, Texas. Gov. Abbott met with Johnson to discuss economic development. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Article thumbnail: FILE PHOTO: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his home, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo
Article thumbnail: FILE PHOTO: Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson leaves his home, in London, Britain March 21, 2023. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls/File Photo