Peter Bone: Abuse by MP left me broken, former aide says

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Ex-staff member describes 'physical, emotional and psychological abuse' by the MP in BBC interview.

A former parliamentary staff member has described how "physical, emotional and psychological abuse" by the MP he worked for left him a "broken shell of the young man I once was".

Mr Bone appealed against the investigation's findings, arguing it had been flawed. However, his appeal was dismissed.Peter Bone is the MP for Wellingborough in NorthamptonshireIf approved this would trigger a recall petition and could lead to a by-election in Mr Bone's constituency of Wellingborough in Northamptonshire.The BBC is not identifying the former parliamentary assistant due to the nature of the allegations.

"I was never given a clear timeline of events or even an estimated one," he said. "I was left in this kind of limbo." But in July 2022, despite the ongoing investigation, Mr Bone was promoted by Boris Johnson to the role of deputy leader of the House of Commons - a decision the former staff member described as "deeply disrespectful".

"Peter was a strong supporter of Boris Johnson... I believe it was purely self-serving. I don't believe they thought about me."By August 2022, the Conservative Party had set up an oral hearing. But the complainant was told it would be "adversarial", and involve being cross-examined by Mr Bone - a process he was not willing to take part in.

 

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