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Video: Police Arrest Tory Deputy Speaker
Enlarge EmailDeputy Speaker Nigel Evans has been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of the rape and sexual assault of two men.
The 55-year-old Conservative, a prominent gay rights campaigner, is expected to respond to the allegations later, in person, in a statement.
Earlier, he posted a message on his Facebook page, saying: "thanks for the amazing overwhelming support at this difficult time...."
Originally posted by wildtimes
Wait, a "Conservative" member of parliament is pushing for gay rights? Guess I need to study up on the use of the term yet again, this time as used in the UK. It and the term "liberal" have various meanings in certain subjects.
That seems to be in direct opposition to what USA "Conservatives" are trying to do. Is there a different "conservativism" in the UK than there is in the USA?
Otherwise, yes, another disgusting politician being undressed....
while Israel bombs Syria. I get your point there, entirely.
Originally posted by wildtimes
Wait, a "Conservative" member of parliament is pushing for gay rights? Guess I need to study up on the use of the term yet again, this time as used in the UK. It and the term "liberal" have various meanings in certain subjects.
That seems to be in direct opposition to what USA "Conservatives" are trying to do. Is there a different "conservativism" in the UK than there is in the USA?
Otherwise, yes, another disgusting politician being undressed....
while Israel bombs Syria. I get your point there, entirely.
The USA conservatives are in thrall to the bulging eyed bible waving Christian hardcore. That informs a lot of what they are about.
Originally posted by AngryCymraeg
reply to post by andy1972
And then again it might just be the criminal justice system working.