An MP arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences and child abduction has refused to step down, despite calls for his resignation.
Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was suspended from the Labour Party in April and has not attended Parliament since his release on police bail nine months ago.
A petition claiming he cannot “fully support” his constituency and demanding his resignation has attracted more than 2,000 signatures.
In his first statement since his arrest, Mr Norris said he continues “to represent” his constituents as well as “staying across local and national developments”.