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recommended that Bone be suspended from the House of
Commons, after a report found he had "committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct" against a male member of his staff. The report stated that, having booked a single room for the two of them on a work trip in 2013, Bone
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had brought in a "section 114" notice, putting it in special measures following a crisis in its finances, Bone was one of seven local MPs who released a statement arguing that the problems with the authority were down to mismanagement from the
Conservative councillors who led it rather than funding
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In 2013, Bone was one of four MPs who camped outside
Parliament in a move to facilitate parliamentary debate on what they called an "Alternative Queen's Speech" β an attempt to show what a future Conservative government might deliver. Forty-two policies were listed including reintroduction of the
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and therefore was not one of the 343 MPs required to pay back any money, he was subject to some later reports relating to his expenses. He was one of 32 MPs who claimed the maximum allowance of Β£4,800 a year for food in 2010 and came under investigation in 2014 for expenses claims relating to the
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Bone primarily lives in London, but also owns a flat in the
Denington Estate (formerly John Lea School site) in Wellingborough. He married Jeanette Sweeney in 1981, and they had two sons and a daughter. In 2016, Bone separated from his wife, who is a Conservative councillor in the Borough of
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newspaper reported that Bone had been under investigation by the police during the previous 12 months relating to an alleged Β£100,000 fraud concerning benefit payments of care home fees for his mother-in-law. Bone issued a lengthy statement denying fraud allegations. In March 2014, the
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who upheld the five allegations relating to bullying and harassment, and one of sexual misconduct by Bone. Bone appealed against the findings and the suspension, which were both upheld, and so a report to the house was made on 16 October 2023 recommending his suspension for six weeks.
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after a report found he had "Committed many varied acts of bullying and one act of sexual misconduct" against a male member of his staff. The recommended suspension length of six weeks, subsequently confirmed by the
Commons, triggered a recall petition under the
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website. Bone was one of three MPs specifically alleged to have "boosted their ratings on the internet by saying very little, very often." Among his 109 speeches was one which ran to three short sentences (standing up for Royal Mail in that a sub-postmaster in
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would be an "excellent prime minister and get a proper Brexit deal and lead us to victory in the next general election". On 6 June 2022, after a vote of no confidence in
Johnson's leadership was called, Bone announced that he would vote in support of him.
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Before they separated, Bone employed his wife, Jennie, as his executive secretary. In 2007β2008, he paid her "in the top bracket of up to Β£40,000" per annum. The practice of MPs employing family members has been criticised by some sections of the media as
2601:"Today I will vote for the Prime Minister he has my 100% support. He has got all the big calls right. Today I have spoken to my Conservative association chairman, Deputy chairman, voluntary agent and CWCC chairwoman all are fully behind Boris!"
615:. Bone said that Chope was "a great parliamentarian and public servant" and stated that "a government upskirting bill should be introduced soon, properly scrutinised and will become law much faster than by the private member's bill route."
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to elect a new MP for the constituency. The recall petition was successful, with 10,505 votes out of a possible 79,402 eligible votes (13.2%), and Bone ceased to be a Member of
Parliament, leaving the seat vacant and triggering a
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Early on in his career, he was described as one of the most active MPs in
Parliament, in terms of questions asked and other contributions. However, the quality of those interventions was questioned in a 2006 article in
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had "dropped his towel and exposed his genitals close to his employee's face" while they were in the bathroom and went on to expose himself to the complainant in their shared bedroom. Following that trip, Bone
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Wellingborough pleaded guilty to three malicious communications offences of sending abusive and offensive messages to Bone's office phone relating to the government's
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upkeep of his second home. In 2016. he was criticised for using the government's help-to-buy scheme, which was meant to help young first time buyers, to buy himself a new constituency home.
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the complainant. Bone was also found to have pressured the man into massaging him when they were alone in the office, and to have thrown objects or struck him on a number of occasions.
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to award the tax breaks of registration to any legal faith group. The abortion time limit vote failed, the blasphemy vote passed, and tax breaks were not awarded.
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On 31 October, following his suspension from the House of Commons and the Conservative whip, Bone was reported to have been campaigning with government minister
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Wellingborough, and he is currently in a relationship with physiotherapist Helen Harrison, who has been his senior parliamentary assistant since 2019.
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to be the new Conservative leader and was part of her transition team, but was sacked from his ministerial role after she became prime minister.
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were banned from employing family members, the restriction was not retrospective β meaning that Bone's employment of his wife was lawful.
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cuts from the Conservative government. They further argued that government commissioners should take over the running of the council.
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On 16 October 2023, following a complaint made in October 2021, Bone was recommended to be suspended from the House of Commons by the
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Conservative Association in 1977 and continued in the position until 1984. In 1982, he became press secretary to the Conservative MP
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Bone stated on social media that the decision "seems bizarre" given that a majority of eligible voters did not vote for the recall.
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had the only business in the village). He regularly referenced his then-wife "Mrs Bone" in parliamentary questions and debates.
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to be held for an MP suspended for ten days or more. If 10% of constituents sign it, the MP is recalled, requiring a
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2127:"Peter Bone: Tory MP kicked out of parliamentary party after bullying and sexual misconduct allegations"
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to try to persuade the group not to table the amendments. Bone blamed the Liberal Democrats for tying
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1020:"Independent Expert Panel recommends suspending Peter Bone MP for bullying and sexual misconduct"
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1747:"REGISTER OF MEMBERS' INTERESTS (prepared pursuant to Resolution of the House of 27 March 2008)"
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2361:"Peter Bone MP: Religious institutions should not be under attack from the Charity Commission"
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Bone is regarded as being on the right wing of the Conservative Party, and is a member of the
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2491:"The full list of MPs voting for or against the government's same-sex marriage legislation"
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1126:"Rishi Sunak faxing another by-election as MP Peter Bone loses his seat in recall petition"
2397:"Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill: Blasphemy β 6 May 2008 at 21:45 β The Public Whip"
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1612:"In full: Wellingborough and Rushden MP Peter Bone's statement denying fraud allegations"
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2200:"Independent Expert Panel Recommendations for Sanctions and the Recall of MPs Act 2015"
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said it had concluded that there was insufficient evidence to bring criminal charges.
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2624:"Why the legendary Mrs Bone will no longer be a fixture in Parliamentary debates"
2226:"Tory MP Peter Bone faces Commons ban over bullying and sexual misconduct claims"
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In 2015, an initial complaint was made by the man's father to the prime minister
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1100:"Tory MP Peter Bone loses whip after bullying and sexual misconduct allegations"
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1424:"MPs' expenses: more than 30 MPs charged the taxpayer Β£4,800 annually for food"
1156:"Bone, Peter William, (born 19 Oct. 1952), MP (C) Wellingborough, since 2005".
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2700:"Restraining order for man sentenced for abusive phone calls to Peter Bone MP"
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in 1997. Stinchcombe held on to his seat by 2,355, a swing of 2.1% to Labour.
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A prominent Eurosceptic, Bone was often named as a potential defector to the
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held a majority of just 187, having defeated the veteran Conservative MP
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2167:"Labour looks to force byelection after Tory MP Peter Bone is suspended"
1847:"MP who blocked upskirting ban has office strewn with women's underwear"
1821:"MPs banned from employing spouses after election in expenses crackdown"
1046:"Labour looks to force byelection after Tory MP Peter Bone is suspended"
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In March 2009, Bone was one of the key speakers opposing the use of the
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1769:"Tory MPs' use of staff budgets to pay for PR advice 'against rules'"
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Day to commemorate her premiership. The bill ran out of time, due to
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2268:"Minister seen campaigning with suspended former Tory MP Peter Bone"
2055:"Tory MP Peter Bone exposed himself to staffer in Madrid hotel room"
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time limit to 12 weeks and voted against abolishing the offences of
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In 1978, Bone was elected as a councillor for the Blenheim ward on
2078:"Below is my statement on the publication of the IEP report today"
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and was a director of the now-dissolved Go Movement Limited, with
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1795:"One in five MPs employs a family member: the full list revealed"
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2651:"Cambridge Methodists CC β Weekend XI Vs Leeds Doctors β 1st XI"
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2328:"Tory MP Peter Bone hit and abused staff member, watchdog says"
1970:"Tory MP Peter Bone hit and abused staff member, watchdog says"
1933:"Tory MP Peter Bone hit and abused staff member, watchdog says"
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MPs and formally ended its passage through Parliament in 2014.
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2379:"House of Commons β Science and Technology β Twelfth Report"
1082:"Peter Bone: Tory MP facing suspension after bullying probe"
1873:"Wellingborough parliamentary constituency β Election 2019"
1303:"House of Commons debates:Orders of the Day β Finance Bill"
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government proposals to introduce same-sex marriage rights
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was withdrawn from him in 2023, until he was removed by a
2718:"Peter Bone MP: Man sentenced for abusive Covid messages"
1643:"MP Peter Bone will not face charges over care home fees"
925:"Suspended MP Peter Bone returns to vote for Rwanda bill"
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as "completely nuts". He subsequently voted against the
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that was central to the official investigation into the
1721:"Northamptonshire MPs call for county council takeover"
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of the Conservatives and the Liberal Democrats. In the
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Conservative Party (UK) MPs for English constituencies
2100:"Peter Bone suspended as Tory MP after bullying probe"
1673:"Cameron's hand tied by Lib Dems β Tory MP Peter Bone"
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He unsuccessfully contested the parliamentary seat of
2465:"Gay wedding plans 'completely nuts' β Peter Bone MP"
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Mid and West Wales (European Parliament constituency)
1180:"Peter Bone: Member of Parliament for Wellingborough"
965:"Co-Chairmen β Political Advisory Board β Supporters"
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in October 2021. That led to an investigation by the
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from 2005 until his removal in 2023. A member of the
1338:. Times Newspapers. 27 February 2006. Archived from
1198:"Southend on Sea Council Election Results 1973β1996"
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Bone proposed a bill in July 2013, arguing that the
348:. Bone qualified as a chartered accountant in 1976.
1450:"Conservative MP Peter Bone faces expenses inquiry"
603:In June 2018, Bone defended fellow Conservative MP
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1586:"Tory MP is quizzed over Β£100,00 benefits fraud"
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300:and was part of the political advisory board of
2748:biography at the site of the Conservative Party
2670:. Almondbury Casuals Cricket Club. 8 July 2007.
2415:"Tory bill attempts to water down minimum wage"
2002:. The Independent Expert Panel. 16 October 2023
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827:in public places, and preparation to leave the
498:and was an executive member from 2007 to 2012.
2665:"Almondbury Casuals Cricket Club Match Report"
2575:"Peter Bone MP: General election a good thing"
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292:in December of that year. He campaigned for
2550:"I remain a Tory, but Ukip is a good thing"
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675:Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards
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688:On 17 October, the Conservative Party
324:vacated his seat on 19 December 2023.
280:, he had sat as an independent in the
124:5 May 2005 β 19 December 2023
2880:Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
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991:"Ministerial appointments: July 2022"
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48:Deputy Leader of the House of Commons
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2024:Mitchell, Archie (16 October 2023).
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1563:"Margaret Thatcher Day Bill 2013β14"
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805:Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
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392:European Parliament election in 1994
332:Bone was born on 19 October 1952 in
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967:. Leave Means Leave. Archived from
702:2023 Wellingborough recall petition
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401:Bone was chosen for the previously
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2622:Rayner, Gordon (12 January 2018).
2152:"Commons business 25 October 2023"
1422:Hope, Christopher (18 June 2009).
1166:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.45719
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2326:Stacey, Kiran (16 October 2023).
1993:"The Conduct of Mr Peter Bone MP"
1968:Stacey, Kiran (16 October 2023).
1931:Stacey, Kiran (16 October 2023).
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2822:Parliament of the United Kingdom
2775:Parliament of the United Kingdom
2548:Bone, Peter (20 November 2014).
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2076:Bone, Peter (16 October 2023).
2053:Gibbons, Amy (16 October 2023).
1336:"The MPs who can't stop talking"
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342:Westcliff High School for Boys
241:Westcliff High School for Boys
16:British politician (born 1952)
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1398:"Review of past ACA payments"
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2752:Wellingborough Conservatives
2599:Bone, Peter (6 June 2022).
1610:Bone, Peter (2 March 2014).
1513:"Margaret Thatcher Day Bill"
758:. He has voted to lower the
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2780:Contributions in Parliament
629:, Bone was promoted to the
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649:On 16 October 2023, the
385:Leader of the Opposition
328:Early life and education
313:Independent Expert Panel
1825:London Evening Standard
790:National Health Service
284:after the Conservative
37:Official portrait, 2019
2915:People from Billericay
1384:Liberal Democrat Voice
708:Recall of MPs Act 2015
633:for the first time as
318:Recall of MPs Act 2015
2421:. London. 13 May 2009
2401:www.publicwhip.org.uk
2204:hansard.parliament.uk
1203:. Plymouth University
906:Covid-19 restrictions
851:UK Independence Party
779:National Minimum Wage
752:socially conservative
620:2019 general election
613:aimed up their skirts
609:private member's bill
578:2017 general election
574:2015 general election
539:should be renamed to
530:2010 general election
466:2005 general election
434:2001 general election
419:1997 general election
405:Conservative seat of
381:1992 general election
340:. He was educated at
2955:British Eurosceptics
2838:Member of Parliament
2800:Record in Parliament
570:coalition government
460:Member of Parliament
436:he fought the ultra-
270:Member of Parliament
217: 1981;
107:Member of Parliament
2975:British accountants
2704:Northants Telegraph
2629:The Daily Telegraph
2065:on 16 October 2023.
1799:The Daily Telegraph
1647:The Daily Telegraph
1428:The Daily Telegraph
1342:on 16 February 2007
770:. He has urged the
537:August Bank Holiday
507:UK Youth Parliament
2869:Title last held by
2860:Political offices
2449:. 17 August 2009.
1132:. 20 December 2023
1088:. 16 October 2023.
971:on 24 October 2017
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819:, privatising the
772:Charity Commission
554:In February 2014,
396:Mid and West Wales
278:Conservative Party
261:Peter William Bone
166:Peter William Bone
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2850:Succeeded by
2757:BBC Politics page
2497:. 5 February 2013
2365:Conservative Home
2307:. 30 October 2023
2253:"[Tweet]"
2232:. 16 October 2023
2206:. 19 October 2021
2106:. 17 October 2023
1727:. 5 February 2018
1307:theyworkforyo.com
1184:conservatives.com
1106:. 17 October 2023
1024:www.parliament.uk
872:. Bone said that
783:Christopher Chope
768:blasphemous libel
756:Cornerstone Group
690:withdrew the whip
605:Christopher Chope
541:Margaret Thatcher
383:against the then
302:Leave Means Leave
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2950:UK MPs 2019β2024
2945:UK MPs 2017β2019
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2831:Paul Stinchcombe
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