Senior Tory accuses party of ‘dither and delay’ over MP porn allegations

Caroline Nokes said Tories took too long to take action against Neil Parish after complaints were made earlier in week

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Senior Conservative MP Caroline Nokes has accused the party of unnecessary dither and delay" in taking action against Neil Parish, in light of allegations that he watched pornography in the House of Commons.

Nokes, who chairs the women and equalities committee, also said it would be difficult" for Parish to spend the required time in parliament as a select committee chair while under investigation.