Speaking out

LABOUR activist Bex Bailey deserves support for finding the courage to speak about how she was allegedly raped by a more senior figure in the party.

This serious allegation – and the explosive claim that an official subsequently advised her not to involve the police – are utterly shocking.

An independent legal inquiry should be established now by Labour and there should be a police investigation.

Women everywhere, not just in politics, will be thankful Bex Bailey spoke out as she did, instead of continuing to suffer in silence.