MP cries in Commons over ex-husband's alleged abuse

AN MP broke down in tears in the House of Commons as she spoke of the alleged abuse she has faced from her ex-husband.

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Independent MP Apsana Begum (Poplar and Limehouse) claimed her former partner had led a "campaign" of harassment against her and called for employers and political parties to do more to ensure survivors are not exposed to further harassment.

Ms Begum, who lost the Labour whip in July last year after voting for an amendment to scrap the two-child benefit cap, became visibly emotional as she spoke, with Stella Creasy, Labour MP for Walthamstow, comforting her. The Government is bringing forward an Elections Bill which will look at the suitability of candidates and their behaviour towards others running, Commons Leader Lucy Powell said.