Labour MP Clive Lewis accused of groping a woman at the party conference
LABOUR MP Clive Lewis has been accused of groping a woman at the 2017 party’s conference in Brighton.
The 39-year—old party member claims the prominent MP gave her backside “a big squeeze” when he greeted her in a packed room, reports The Independent.
The alleged incident, which Mr Lewis has denied, happened at the same event where he was recorded saying “get on your knees b****”.
He has since apologised for the remark.
The woman has made an official complaint and the Labour Party has confirmed it is investigating but it is understood he will not be suspended.
She said: “We had a hug and while we were having a hug he gave my bum a big squeeze.
“My friend who was there, a fellow [constituency party] delegate… me and him looked at each other and our eyebrows went ‘whoaaa’.”
She said the incident took place around midnight.
Her friend said that Mr Lewis had put is arm around her and then “he put his hand on her bum.”
The woman said she did not make a complaint initially because she didn’t initially feel upset by what happened.
Mr Lewis denied the allegation.
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The Norwich South MP said: “I wouldn’t do that to someone. It’s not what I do, it’s not my style, it’s not how I roll. I do not do that.
“They have made the allegation and I totally refute it. If someone hugs me, I hug them back. I would completely deny it.”
The claim come after Defence Secretary Sir Michael Fallon stepped down amid claims of inappropriate behaviour.
He denied allegations he made “lewd remarks” to Andrea Leadsom, but admitted his conduct fell short of expected standards.