A Member of Parliament I went to for help, after being raped, has turned out to be an alleged serial rapist.
It is utterly incomprehensible. I cannot stop shaking.
As a survivor, I can’t quite put into words how vile this comment is. I feel sick.
With every fibre of my being, I hope
@I_amMukhtar
hangs him out to dry in the upcoming case where Fox is trying to sue him for (rightly) calling him as racist.
Fox is an active danger to women,…
Good time to remind people that Calvin Robinson isn’t actually a cleric within the Church of England. The C of E declined to provide him with a curacy because of the views he espouses. He left the C of E in a huff to join a small offshoot ‘The Free Church of England’, where they…
Just putting it out there: since the last General Election in December 2019, more Tory MPs have faced charges for alleged sexual offences/misconduct, than the total number of convictions for voter identification fraud throughout the UK.
To give proper context to this: in 2016, I was raped by a Parliamentary Researcher. I went to the police immediately and went through the criminal justice process.
In 2017, after the perpetrator had been charged, I discovered he was still working in Parliament for a Tory MP. I…
A Member of Parliament I went to for help, after being raped, has turned out to be an alleged serial rapist.
It is utterly incomprehensible. I cannot stop shaking.
Just in case anyone is wondering why it is so, so important that non-fatal strangulation becomes a specific offence under English law. The man who did this to me, in 2016, was able to walk free because (like the subsequent rape) he argued it was consensual. It wasn’t.
I was raped by a ‘friend with benefits’.
I was raped in my own home. I was raped whilst he squeezed my throat to stop me screaming. I was raped on my own bed. I was raped as he held me down. I was raped whilst he spat on me.
I’ve been told by people that this wasn’t ‘real’…
I was raped while I was ill. I was raped when I’d just come out of hospital. I was raped while I cried. I was raped while I screamed. I was raped while I was unconscious. Don’t tell me that those crimes were any lesser just because he was my boyfriend.
Andrew Rosindell is on bail for rape.
If I were the victim in this case, I’d be making a complaint concerning conflict of interest and requesting that the case be transferred to another force. As in the JK case. The Met clearly cannot be trusted not to side with alleged sex…
I was proud to join the White Ribbon Day campaign stall held in South Street, Romford yesterday with April from
@Walk__it__out
who is doing such an amazing job to fight violence against women and girls, along with our superb
@MPSRomfordTown
who keep us safe in Romford! 🤍🇬🇧
Hi
@OliverDowden
You know who this man is, as does the current Chief Whip
@Simonhartmp
and most of the Conservative Party. Your lies are an insult to every woman this man has harmed.
PS - I first tried drawing attention to his behaviour through the media in 2017. Don’t tell me…
#bbclaurak
: You were chairman of the Tory Party when it was alleged one of its MPs committed multiple offenses including rape... Is that true?
Oliver Dowden: The individual isn't named..
LK: Is this true?
OD: I can't say, because I don't know who the individual is... 👀
As a born and raised Anglican, with 20+ years spent as part of my local church choir, this man is not representative of any kind of Christian that I recognise. He spews division, unkindness and intolerance
This is direct and personal plea to the numerous MPs who follow me on here:
Name this man in Parliament. His identity (& some of the allegations) are already in the public domain but the dots need connecting.
For the sake of every woman in Westminster, name him and to help to…
If anyone feels especially strongly about the repulsive misogynistic nature of Lee Anderson’s remark to
@carolvorders
, you can submit a complaint regarding his conduct to both CCHQ and the current Tory Chief Whip, Simon Hart MP.
From personal experience, the latter responsive to…
A key thing that the commentary surrounding Russell Brand’s relationship with 16 year old ‘Alice’ seems to be missing:
If he had a single naked picture of her, it would have been classed as child pornography/CSAM under English Law.
@emilyhewertson
Also aren’t you a free marketeer?
So why wouldn’t you recognise the right of business owners to deny service to whoever they choose?
If no equality legislation is being breached - and political views aren’t protected - isn’t that hypocritical?
Actually really shaken up: it’s difficult enough to report rape in the first place but to hear that there was a ‘policy’ in place to drop cases like mine and superficially improve the CPS’ statistics is just... sickening. I had no chance: they were never going to take it to court
@emilyhewertson
I went to CPC four times between 2012-15, twice in Manchester and, despite hearing these stories myself, never actually saw any first hand evidence of anyone being kicked out of any location for just being a Tory. For being too drunk, obnoxious or causing arguments? Yes, but…
I stand by my view that any man who is capable of inflicting such an experience on a woman is highly dangerous and has potential to become a killer. Normal men don’t put their hands around a woman’s throat. It is NEVER okay to do this.
@LeeAndersonMP_
@carolvorders
@Ofcom
As Deputy Chairman, I’d have thought you’d be familiar with the Code of Conduct for party members and representatives? Specifically, point 7 about treating others with civility and respect and not using your position to harass or discriminate against others……
This part has hit me like a thump in the gut, because it shows he deliberately preyed on vulnerable women. It made me realise that he could well have been intending something similar with me, when I went to him for help in protecting others from my rapist.
I was very vulnerable…
@Userfriendlylad
@evolvepolitics
Mr Justice Nicklin in November 2022 applying the The Defamation Act 2013 to a counterclaim made by Laurence Fox in the High Court.
Unless you know better than a High Court judge?
@LeeAndersonMP_
@secrettory12
I guess you can’t help being bitter when he’s funnier, smarter and better than you in every way, right? I’m surprised you’re not used to that by now, when most other people are.
If it wasn’t bad enough that LF posted pictures of himself in blackface, he’s also posted pictures of his two kids made up the same way. Makes me feel physically unwell to see children being forced to reflect the prejudices of their parent like that 🤮
To give proper context to this: in 2016, I was raped by a Parliamentary Researcher. I went to the police immediately and went through the criminal justice process.
In 2017, after the perpetrator had been charged, I discovered he was still working in Parliament for a Tory MP. I…
@gracecamille_
I feel terrible for Everleigh who is almost certainly never going to see a penny of the money she’s earned for them. The poor thing likely has no idea that she’s being exploited for and that this life isn’t at all normal. I can see her needing therapy in the future.
@MadelaineLucieH
I know this feeling. I remember torturing myself, obsessively thinking about every interaction I’d had with him to try and figure out what I’d done that might have caused him to do it. I tried to explain away what he did, and reading the Police docs back now, I can see I even…
@BillyBaldwin
It’s amazing how many people are willing to look past how he treated his own bloody wife and mother of his children. Poor Mary - she deserved better.
I went out on a couple of dates with a man a few months ago, and it didn’t work out. Tonight he tried asking me out again, and I very gently let him down. At which point he decided to become incredibly abusive. Shaken up and trying my best not to feel guilty....
Can we talk about
@NadineDorries
?
A serialised extract of her latest book appears in the Daily Mail today. It describes sexual offences committed by Conservative MPs and concealed by the Party.
What did she do, in her time as a Tory MP, to stand up against this behaviour?
From…
For those asking why Fox’s remark is so damaging:
He believes ‘racist’ has become a slur that people use meaninglessly. In complete contradiction to that, he also believes anyone calling him that is ‘defaming’ him 🤨
Here he’s saying ‘rapist’ has become a similar meaningless…
@JamesClayton5
And publicly shamed this person for their disability, disclosing their person health information in the process. Lawsuit incoming (I hope!)
@MorganeOgerBC
As someone who suffered acutely as a result of waiting times for crisis care after being raped, I really hope you realise that this action causes blameless women even more suffering at a traumatic time. I don’t understand why you’d punish the innocent for the ideologies of others
Hey
@Depheruk
One day you’re using this picture to imply they are your parents. On another occasion, they’re shown couple you’re helping?
You can’t claim this one is an accident — who could accidentally confuse a photo of their parents with that of a client?
@OwenJones84
I think the greatest part of this is how Tate has bragged about targeting teenage girls romantically because he can imprint on/mould their behaviours.
To then get utterly destroyed, in public, by a 19 year old girl is just perfection….
I cannot adequately describe the terror of having someone strangle you to the point your vision fades and - with the last bits of your consciousness - you realise you could be about to die. I wouldn’t wish it on anyone.
Hi Daniel
I have been through the justice system. I reported my rape to police the same day that it happened, on 16th April 2016.
My rapists name was Jonathan Boulton. He was charged with six counts of rape. There was one other woman who came forward about him, after I did.…
Care to comment
@metpoliceuk
? Why are your officers are posing for a photo with a man your force are investigating on suspicion of rape, sexual assault, abuse of a position of trust and misconduct in public office?
In front of a stand for a charity intended to prevent DV and…
In case it’s not clear already…
I believe the women who have made allegations of rape and sexual assault against RB.
None of these women have anything to gain by making an accusations against a man who is disproportionately more wealthy and powerful than they are.
I do not…
@I_amMukhtar
The fact H is rushing back and they’ve made no comment about it being caught in the early stages is very telling indeed. This is very serious.
@CF_Farrow
I’m having such a hard time understanding this: the police will harass you for voicing an opinion, but hesitate to arrest individuals accused of violence/sexual violence? It makes no sense,
@EmergMedDr
Isn’t this a breach of patient confidentiality, dignity and privacy? If relatives (or other staff members) saw these posts and knew the PA, they could identify the patient? I sincerely hope that the trust involved is made aware of this. Posting personal opinions online is one…
Got up early for my regular Thursday morning outing in a single scull, only to find out there’s been massive chemical spillage into the River Nene. Environment Agency etc investigating, but as it’s killed all the fish, the rowing club is grounded in case the substance could harm…
When - inevitably - prosecution for rape did not proceed, he was able to walk free. The police didn’t even try to to pursue assault charges & the CPS only recommended rape charges. If non-fatal strangulation had been an offence back then he’d have been prosecuted for it as well
@simonharris_mbd
It would be nice if
@brendanMrsBrown
, in good spirit, provided some compensation for your trauma, by maybe donating a few ££. Comedic tastes aside, preventing babies from being underfed is something we can all agree is very worthy.
@ellieokwilson
I’m so sorry - my phone was taken by the Met Police after I reported my rape, and returned after 6 months. It has the effect of completely isolating you at the most vulnerable time in your life. A basic download of the data should be enough, and it shouldn’t take months/years
Tonight I’ve named my rapist publicly for the first time.
I never thought I’d be doing so in order to demonstrate my credibility regarding the things I’ve said about other allegations concerning a Member of Parliament.
Oddly enough, when that realisation hit me, I’d lost the ability to fight back and was strangely ‘at peace’ with the fact I might be about to die. That’s what made it so terrifying: to be strangled in such a way, you KNOW what is happening but can’t fight it. Atrocious.
@jamieklingler
Friend of my cousin was killed like this. Her parents split up due to DV. Begged the police for help because he breached restraining order and they were scared. He shot them both in the street, in broad daylight, before killing himself too. This is far too common 😔
@jessphillips
I can’t praise Stephen Hammond enough for the work he did in trying to ascertain why a man (not an MP!) who raped me & one other woman, was allowed to continue working in Parliament. He really went above and beyond to help me, when I was terrified of this man reoffending.
Anderson has paid to have his X account - with 86 followers - verified with a gold badge. He’s either paid out £11,495 as a one off annual fee, or is paying £1,149.50 each month for this.
Using money that was donated to help the vulnerable with heating repairs.
#Depher
…
For those asking why Laurence Fox’s remark is so damaging:
He believes ‘racist’ has become a slur that people use meaninglessly. In complete contradiction to that, he also believes anyone calling him that is ‘defaming’ him 🤨
Here he’s saying ‘rapist’ has become a similar…
Extraordinary they’d publish a story about how RB is doing, but nothing at all about how the four women are doing since the article/documentary dropped.
The viciousness of some of the social media backlash against them has been revealing and horrifying.
I really wish there was a register for men like this, because if his reaction at being told ‘No’ by someone he barely knows is anything to go by, I’ve just dodged a serious bullet. I dread to think what has happened in his past relationships. Very, very scary.
Feeling rather bloody lucky. I wouldn’t have gone out with him again because something didn’t feel right to me, and now I’m wondering whether that was an instinct warning me? A lesson here: always trust your gut if something seems off.
‘He didn’t rape me, therefore he can’t be a rapist’
Yeah, I’ve been hearing the same thing from the friends of my rapist for years now.
Guess what? Not raping one woman doesn’t mean he didn’t rape another.
In 2006 I refused to have sex with Russell Brand. I was in his London flat. There was a lot of heavy petting and we were both down to our pants. He didn’t pressure me when I said no. He wasn’t angry or abusive. Everything that happened was consensual. I stayed the night in his…
@LozzaFox
If you’re not racist, perhaps it’s time to consider what it is in your media appearances and posted tweets that leads so many different people to believe that you are? Generally speaking, most people aren’t just baselessly accused of racism.
The Conservative Party is complicit in the deliberate concealment of sexual offences and the protection of known sex offenders. Not just the one mentioned in this weekend’s article, but others too. The truth about what they knew, and about whom, and for how long, must be…
If he doesn’t want to see men accused of rape, then perhaps they should not behave in ways that open them up to accusations of sexual violence/misconduct.
Very, very few men are accused of such things without at least some basis in fact.
But of course, they’ll say it’s women…
You don’t ‘get over’ it, by the way. You just learn to live with it and start to handle it better. It doesn’t matter how many years have passed, the fact my rapist (now with a changed name!) walks free is something that haunts me every day.
@HannahBerrelli
He’s awful. Truly awful. This speaks for itself:
He also doesn’t agree with gay marriage, women being ordained as priests and various other things that the CofE have been considerate of for some time now. I honestly think he tried to get ordained just to promote himself as a…
Still making my way through
#TheReckoning
and Steve Coogan’s performance is so convincing that it must have taken a real toll on him, personally speaking, to inhabit the darkness of JS so convincingly.
How do you even begin to switch off after playing someone like that, and…
If you are horrified that this man has not been named, continues to meet with potentially vulnerable constituents, that Parliamentary workers aren’t aware of the seriousness/extent of the allegations against him AND that the Conservative Party concealed those criminal allegations…
A Member of Parliament I went to for help, after being raped, has turned out to be an alleged serial rapist.
It is utterly incomprehensible. I cannot stop shaking.
@secrettory12
@GBNEWS
He’s not a vicar. He’s a deacon in an offshoot of the CofE because the CofE itself refused to ordain him due to concerns about his views and behaviour in the media. He likes to hide that though.
@MaggieChapman
How dare you post this and have 'human rights' in your bio? Could any more proof be needed that you don't view Israelis (ie. Jews) as humans?
Can anyone who is part of the ‘It was legal for a 31y.o to have sex with a 16y.o’ crowd please explain to me why they think it is OK for an adult man to have a sexual relationship with a girl when possessing a single sexual image containing that girl would lead to deep 💩with the…
Morning everyone. A 🧵 for you…
I’ve been taking a a close look at
#Depher
#DepherCPHUK
so called ‘Food Drive’.
As with everything linked to James Anderson, all is not what it seems…
The pile on by the wilfully blind
#Depher
fans has taken a nasty turn. After JA decided to put me on blast to his 160k followers for identifying an obvious misrepresentation, a few hours later I received an email from someone threatening to find me and burn down my house with me…
@Userfriendlylad
@evolvepolitics
“Who says racist is considered to be an opinion in the UK?”
You literally asked the question and then followed it up in a way that makes it seem like you were questioning the validity of it?
I gave you the answer, and referred you to the case judgement?
A so-called religious man begging for money, not out of genuine need, but a desire to score political points and gain further attention.
He wasn’t ‘cancelled’: he slagged off his employer online and but is now acting surprised that the employer decided to terminate his contract.…
Had a lovely evening, which has restored my faith in the essential goodness of most people. Thanks all for the lovely supportive messages & understanding.
PS - I found somewhere else to stay & gave the socks I hand knitted for him for Christmas to a much more deserving friend.
Three years ago today, the Domestic Abuse Bill was signed into law.
After being violently raped and strangled in 2016, I lent my voice and personal experience to the campaign to abolish the ‘rough sex’ defence and to make non-fatal strangulation a specific offence in England and…
@PeterTatchell
@rustyrockets
@zoesqwilliams
@MarkSeddon1962
Except Head of State is a largely symbolic role that acts as a constitutional checkpoint. In the last year, we’ve had a sequentially a woman and the first man of asian descent as Prime Minister - arguably the more important position in terms of representation and more…
@trustednerd
@bbbsc
@PNE_Playland
I really appreciate how you’ve tagged these organisations, because you can bet they’re about to get an influx of emails informing them of your predilection for vulnerable and underage teenage girls.
@cspencer1508
I finished reading your book the weekend after release. Had to get out of the house and onto the water (rowing) to decompress the awfulness of it afterward.
Perhaps this is a point you can explain: why would survivors of that terrible regime subsequently give money to the same…
"Found dead at foot of cliffs after leaving the Conservatives and saying she and her friends feared being sexually assaulted at party conferences"
I'm in tears. Only 21 years old.
Yet another victim of party inaction over bullies & predators.
This part has hit me like a thump in the gut, because it shows he deliberately preyed on vulnerable women. It made me realise that he could well have been intending something similar with me, when I went to him for help in protecting others from my rapist.
I was very vulnerable…
Hi
@MPSRomfordTown
- you don’t appear to be doing a very good job of protecting a women’s charity from exposure to a man on police bail and under investigation for multiple sex offences? Also, why are your officers posing for photos with him?
@metpoliceuk