Sir Chris Bryant has publicly shared that he was sexually abused as a teenager by Michael Croft, who was then head of the National Youth Theatre. During an incident in 1978, Croft, much older than Bryant, invited him for dinner and subsequently made sexual advances. Bryant described feeling coerced into complying with these advances, which left him feeling ashamed and degraded. He revealed these details while discussing his autobiography, expressing discomfort in sharing such personal experiences, especially given the weight they carry in the public eye.
Sir Chris Bryant has revealed that he was sexually abused as a teenager by the head of the National Youth Theatre, Michael Croft, who was significantly older.
The MP detailed a traumatic incident where he returned from the bathroom to find Mr. Croft naked, and felt compelled to comply with his sexual advances.
Bryant described the overwhelming emotions following the incident, sharing that it left him feeling like a '16-year-old w****' and deeply ashamed.
Speaking ahead of his book release, 'A Life And A Half: The Unexpected Making Of A Politician', Bryant expressed discomfort in sharing his personal story.
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