Labour MP Triggers By-Election by Resigning Over ‘Sexual Misconduct’ Allegation

Labour MP Triggers By-Election by Resigning Over ‘Sexual Misconduct’ Allegation
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Chris Summers
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A Labour MP has resigned—after a parliamentary watchdog upheld complaints of “serious sexual misconduct” by a young assistant—triggering a by-election.

Christian Matheson, 54, had denied the allegations but said he had decided to resign as MP for the City of Chester, a constituency he had held since 2015.

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