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Education secretary Gillian Keegan says the PM has been clear about the standards he expects from his MPs
Gillian Keegan said there is no “cultural issue” among Conservative MPs following a series of scandals and allegations of sexual misconduct.
The education secretary said Rishi Sunak has been “clear about high standards” and “always follows due process” when asked about the arrest of Crispin Blunt this week.
Due to the serious nature of the allegations... he’s had the whip suspended, but the police are involved now so beyond that it’s not really appropriate for me to comment any further,”
The PM’s been clear about high standards, he expects high standards, he always follows due process, but all you can do with these things is deal with them as they arise and take the appropriate action.
No, I certainly don’t see a cultural issue among Conservative MPs. I see individual incidents which are all investigated as such.
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