I recognise so much of what the hon. Gentleman is saying. He used the word “banter”—he was referring to the report—so I googled it, and it seems to imply some sort of friendly, playful exchange. However, the impacts that he is describing are far from friendly and playful. We should get away from the idea that abuse can sometimes be acceptable because it is casual.
Bullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary Staff
Proceeding contribution from
Eddie Hughes
(Conservative)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 17 July 2019.
It occurred during Debate on Bullying and Harassment of MPs’ Parliamentary Staff.
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