Theresa May has urged staff of MPs who feel they have suffered sexual harassment in Westminster to report it to the police.
Downing Street said on Friday morning the prime minister believed the allegations were “deeply concerning”.
The Sun reported this morning that women working in parliament had set up a WhatsApp group to share stories of harassment from men - including MPs.
Asked about the report today, the prime minister’s spokesperson said “any reports of sexual harassment are deeply concerning”.
“I think the prime minister was very clear when we responded to the reports about Harvey Weinstein in the last few weeks that any unwanted sexual behaviour is completely unacceptable.
“And that is true in any walk of life, including politics. Any allegations that may come to light would be taken extremely seriously and we would advise people to come to the police if there is such an allegation so it is fully investigated.”
According to The Sun, even cabinet ministers are the men that female Westminster staff have advised each other to avoid.
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