Reports that a lawmaker had watched pornography in the chamber triggered complaints from women in Parliament about misogyny and sexual harassment.
FILE - Britain's Parliament buildings and Big Ben are seen through railings in Westminster in London, Jan. 13, 2022. LONDON — A British lawmaker from the governing Conservative Party has resigned after admitting he watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons chamber.
Reports that a lawmaker had watched porn amid the historic green benches of the House of Commons triggered a flood of complaints from women in Parliament about the misogyny and sexual harassment they have faced while doing their jobs. Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said Parish’s resignation should be a moment for people across the U.K. to say “enough is enough.”
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