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Wednesday 27 April 2022 1:57 pm  |  Updated:  Wednesday 27 April 2022 2:13 pm

Tory MP accused of watching porn on phone in the Commons, as party whip says ‘action will be taken’

By: Jack Mendel

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A Conservative MP has been accused of watching porn on his phone in the Commons, as whips pledge action against the “wholly unacceptable” behaviour.

chief whip, Chris Heaton-Harris said “action will be taken” and said he would hold private meetings with female Tory MPs who made the claims. 

The accusation was raised during a meeting of the 2022 group – looking for equal representation of men and women – in the party. 

A minister reportedly said she saw a male MP watching pornography, according to the Times, but was unable to take a picture of the incident. 

Heaton-Harris was said to be “aghast”.

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