An investigation into bullying within Conservative party headquarters has identified 13 alleged victims of Mark Clarke, the former Tory candidate at the heart of the scandal, including six allegations of sexual assault. The Conservative party said it would set up a hotline for complaints made by volunteers and overhaul its system for reporting complaints in the wake of the inquiry. However, this was in relation to his inappropriate use of the job title “director in CCHQ” and not for bullying allegations. However, the allegations made against Mr Clarke in the Clifford Chance report are wholly untrue and unsubstantiated. All these allegations are vehemently denied.”Conservative party headquarters also received positive feedback on Clarke from volunteers and MPs, Clifford Chance said.

Source: The Guardian August 17, 2016 13:59 UTC