Green said it was "absolutely and completely untrue that I've ever made any sexual advances" towards journalist and Conservative activist Kate Maltby, who is 30 years younger than him. "This untrue allegation has come as a complete shock and is deeply hurtful, especially from someone I considered a personal friend," he said. Allegations of sexual harassment and abuse have been circulating in Westminster for almost a week, with all party leaders pledging to do more to tackle what many admit is a pervasive problem. - Ministerial code probe -A list of MPs in May's Conservative party has also been circulated detailing ordinary relationships, sexual penchants and unspecified and unverified claims of inappropriate behaviour. Green said the text was sent in the spirit of "two friends agreeing to meet up for a regular catch-up".

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 01, 2017 10:30 UTC