Michael Fabricant jokes about rape allegation against fellow Tory MP

Michael Fabricant has been accused of creating mild in regards to the allegations in opposition to a Conservative politician (Image: Rex)

A Tory MP has been accused of ‘making mild’ of rape allegations in opposition to a colleague.

Michael Fabricant has are available for robust criticism after making a flippant comment in regards to the growth on-line.

He wrote on Twitter that the Commons benches can be packed for prime minister’s questions by MPs desperate to reveal they aren't the unnamed politician arrested by the Met.

It comes after a Conservative MP in his 50s was launched on bail pending additional inquiries and ordered to steer clear of parliament.

He was detained on suspicion of indecent assault, abuse of place of belief and misconduct in public workplace, alleged offences dedicated in London between 2002 and 2009.

Mr Fabricant, who has represented his Staffordshire constituency since 1992, shared a Telegraph article on Twitter in regards to the arrest.

He added: ‘I'm anticipating a powerful turnout of Conservative MPs at Prime Minister’s Questions at this time. 

‘Not solely to reveal their robust assist for #Boris (!!). BUT additionally to show they're NOT the one advised by the Chief Whip to remain at residence. I’ll be there!’

The tweet has drawn a number of indignant responses after being posted at round 11am (Image: Twitter/@Mike_Fabricant)

The message, which was signed of a winking face emoji, has drawn a backlash on social media.

Labour MP Chris Bryant, who can also be chair of parliament’s requirements organisation, replied ‘take it down’.

He wrote: ‘Critically Michael take this down now. It exhibits callous disregard for the alleged victims, and it implies rape and sexual assault are a laughing matter.’

Deputy Labour chief Angela Rayner labelled it ‘grotesque’, whereas shadow well being secretary Wes Streeting warned ‘this isn’t a joke’.

Paula Sherriff, the previous Labour MP for Dewsbury, wrote: ‘That is, at greatest, extremely inappropriate and at worst, sick and albeit, wicked.

‘What kind of individual pokes enjoyable out of allegations of significant sexual assault and misconduct in public workplace. 

‘You’re presupposed to set an instance, be a task mannequin…for god’s sake, begin appearing like one.’

The MP denied making mild of the arrest and has been spoken to by Tory whips (Image: Rex/Shutterstock)

In an announcement, Mr Fabricant advised Metro.co.uk: ‘On no account was I making mild of rape or some other assault.

‘They disgust me. I used to be, nevertheless, commenting on the hypothesis as to who the MP is perhaps.’

He's understood to have been spoken to by Tory whips, who briefed that the remark was ‘inappropriate’.

The Conservative Occasion has not recognized the MP on the centre of the allegations and he stays a member, regardless of being requested to not attend parliament.

A press release from the Tory whips’ workplace stated: ‘The chief whip has requested that the MP involved doesn't attend the Parliamentary property whereas an investigation is ongoing.

‘Till the conclusion of the investigation we is not going to be commenting additional.’

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