A Conservative MP who was targeted in a Westminster “honeytrap” plot has raised “significant concerns” about how it was handled by Parliamentary security.
Dr Luke Evans told the Commons today: “Last month I was targeted in a honeytrap plot, I immediately reported it to the police and the authorities, so can I put on record my sincere thanks to Leicestershire Police who’ve been exemplary in taking this on, and I also thank the whips for their support.
“However, I do have significant concerns about how this was handled by the Parliamentary security.
“So, will the Leader of the House ask the Speaker to conduct a full review of the system for reporting and investigating incidents reported by MPs so lessons can be learned so that no MP has to go through the same experiences I’ve had.”
During business questions, Penny Mordaunt, the Commons Leader, replied: “I will of course make sure, that not just Mr Speaker, that the whole of the House of Commons Commission has heard his concerns.
“I know that the head of security here takes these matters very seriously and I’m sure that this will be followed up.”
It comes after William Wragg resigned the Conservative whip earlier this month after he admitted giving phone numbers of politicians to a suspected scammer.
