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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Politics
Lizzy Buchan

Westminster today - live updates: New rules to tackle sexual harassment as leaked report shows one in five parliamentary staff affected

MPs will face tougher sanctions for sexual harassment and bullying as part of a new report that revealed one in five people working in Westminster has experienced inappropriate sexual behaviour.

The cross-party report, which was leaked to The Independent, outlines plans for a new behavioural code and an independent grievance procedure to help root out abuse in the Palace of Westminster.

Theresa May is gearing up for the second day of crunch talks with her Brexit "war Cabinet", where different Tory factions will try to agree on what Britain's future relationship with Europe looks like.

Elsewhere, shadow chancellor John McDonnell will give a speech pledging to help local councils bring public services in house, amid growing concern about serious financial challenges facing local authorities.

See below for live updates.

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