Labour MP Christian Matheson stands down over sexual misconducton October 21, 2022 at 10:44 am

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Labour MP Christian Matheson resigns after a parliamentary watchdog recommended he be suspended.

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Labour MP Christian Matheson has resigned after a parliamentary watchdog recommended he be suspended for “serious sexual misconduct”.

Two allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr Matheson by a former member of his staff have been upheld.

He allegedly invited her on a private trip abroad, according to the report.

Mr Matheson admitted he had committed a minor breach of the code and tendered his resignation with “great sadness”.

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