Ex-Labour MP admits he wanted sexual relationship with aide

Mike Hill is questioned at tribunal over text messages he sent to parliamentary staff member

A married former Labour MP has admitted having wanted a sexual relationship with a parliamentary staff member and getting into her bed after she had rejected his sexual advances.

Mike Hill, who represented Hartlepool until March, texted the woman, known only as Ms A, saying he was in love with her, craved" her body, and describing himself as emotionally fucked".