Tory MP arrested over rape allegations, sources say

[cronus]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22414334

Tory MP arrested over rape allegations, sources say

Deputy House of Commons Speaker Nigel Evans has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault, Conservative sources say.

The Conservative MP, 55, is being questioned about alleged attacks on two men in their 20s, the BBC understands.

Police said a 55-year-old man was being interviewed by officers.

The alleged offences took place between July 2009 and March 2013 in Pendleton, Lancashire, police added.

It is understood that Prime Minister David Cameron has been made aware of the arrest.

(continued, another one two bites the dust...standard practice for gay Tories?)

[JimC]

It would be interesting to know whether the gay % is higher in Tory MP's than the population at large...

[cronus]

It would be interesting to know whether the gay % is higher in Tory MP's than the population at large...

That isn't the issue here. Most MPs probably pay for sex of all types. The accepted view is they do that anyway.

[Xamonas Chegwé]

It would be interesting to know whether the gay % is higher in Tory MP's than the population at large...

That isn't the issue here. Most MPs probably pay for sex of all types. The accepted view is they do that anyway.

I would not expect there to be a greater number of gays in the tory party - but perhaps a greater number of closet gays? The middle-class, middle-England image of the party may serve to discourage open homosexuality in those wishing to be elected.

Although, there is the public school thing... Attending a boarding school where it's "all lads together" and you are required to "fag" for the older boys can shape a chap in most alarming ways sometimes...

[cronus]

Daily Hate straight in with this one. Must be sure of the facts from talks with the Police Precs? More to come....and soon?

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article ... -rape.html

Deputy Speaker leaves police station after being quizzed over gay rape: Tory MP Nigel Evans arrested after officers swoop on cottage

The Deputy Speaker of the House of Commons was arrested yesterday over allegations of rape and sexual assault relating to two men.
Nigel Evans was taken to a police station in Lancashire, where he is Conservative MP for Ribble Valley, and questioned over offences dating from 2009 to March this year.
Forensic teams were searching his two homes in London and Pendleton, Lancashire, as part of their inquiries.
Yesterday afternoon, they could be seen examining his white Saab convertible, which was parked near his constituency home.
By last night, no charges had been made against Mr Evans, who came out as gay in a 2010 article for The Mail on Sunday.
This is the latest, and potentially most explosive, in a series of high-profile arrests over allegations of a sexual nature, some of which go back more than 40 years.
There have been wild rumours about the involvement of politicians – but until now, none has been arrested.

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[Rum]

It would be interesting to know whether the gay % is higher in Tory MP's than the population at large...

That isn't the issue here. Most MPs probably pay for sex of all types. The accepted view is they do that anyway.

I would not expect there to be a greater number of gays in the tory party - but perhaps a greater number of closet gays? The middle-class, middle-England image of the party may serve to discourage open homosexuality in those wishing to be elected.

Although, there is the public school thing... Attending a boarding school where it's "all lads together" and you are required to "fag" for the older boys can shape a chap in most alarming ways sometimes...

..as to UKIP - we may never know..