The Independent highlights a troubling rise in bullying and harassment claims within the UK parliament, with complaints increasing 40% to 69 cases in the last year. The independent watchdog detailed that almost all of the complaints involved instances of bullying, with a small fraction related to sexual misconduct. Factors such as alcohol consumption were found to play a role in many of these cases. This trend indicates a growing issue of misconduct that needs addressing to ensure a safe working environment for parliamentary staff.
Bullying claims in parliament have soared by 40 per cent as a growing number of MPs are accused of misconduct, raising concerns about a toxic culture.
The Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme noted an increase in complaints, revealing alarming statistics about the climate of bullying and harassment within UK parliament.
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