Tory MP Mark Field has been suspended as a foreign office minister after he was seen physically removing a climate change protester from a dinner in the City of London. Mr Field was seen manhandling the female protester at the event in scenes described as “horrific” by Labour. Greenpeace said that the activist removed by Mr Field, who they have not identified, “had a good sleep and is doing fine”. Mr Field has referred himself to the Cabinet Office for investigation and has apologised “unreservedly” to the activist. In his ministerial role, Mr Field has spoken up for the rights of protesters and condemned violence against women.

Source: The Irish Times June 21, 2019 07:36 UTC