- By Teleri Glyn Jones
- BBC Wales News
Geraint Davies has mentioned he doesn’t recognise the allegations
Two Labour MPs have mentioned they were warned about Geraint Davies of their first weeks in Westminster.
They were informed by different MPs to “watch out” for him, they say.
He is accused of subjecting youthful feminine colleagues to undesirable sexual consideration, however mentioned he doesn’t recognise the allegations.
One of those that spoke to BBC Wales claims she was topic to lewd feedback and inappropriate touching.
“He was always lewd and yuck in terms of his behaviour, it was just his MO (the way he operated),” she mentioned.
“It was by no means sinister, simply inappropriate. He’d make lewd feedback or contact your arm while you were subsequent to him within the voting foyer. It simply made you are feeling uncomfortable.
“If you noticed him within the tea room, you’d keep away from sitting on his desk and pray he would not come and sit with you.”
She added: “When I first grew to become an MP, he was one of many ones you would be warned about. Several individuals sat me down and informed me to be careful for him.
“It’s about time this came to light.”
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The Swansea West MP has mentioned he doesn’t recognise the allegations
A second feminine MP has informed BBC Wales that she was additionally informed by fellow MPs to keep away from Mr Davies.
The second MP had not skilled or witnessed any inappropriate behaviour herself, and due to this fact didn’t elevate the problem with the social gathering.
She believes the social gathering must re-assess its procedures.
“The Labour party have a new complaints process but we now need to question if it’s working. There needs to be a review of that process to see whether it’s working and if it’s robust enough,” she mentioned.
“Why do we need to put the onus on young women to come forward and to make an official complaint before action is taken?”
“There is now a lot of talk amongst female MPs on how we change the culture in Westminster because enough is enough.”
Geraint Davies has been approached for remark however has not responded.
However, in response to earlier claims, he informed the Politico web site, he didn’t recognise the allegations.
“If I have inadvertently caused offence to anyone, then I am naturally sorry as it is important that we share an environment of mutual and equal respect for all,” he mentioned.
First Minister Mark Drakeford mentioned his social gathering has “acted swiftly” to droop Mr Davies.
On a go to to Edinburgh yesterday, Mr Drakeford informed the BBC the accusations towards Mr Davies are “very serious” and “need to be taken seriously”.
Originally the Labour social gathering mentioned it had not obtained a proper criticism however the BBC now understands that one has been made.
A Labour Party spokesperson has beforehand mentioned: “These are extremely severe allegations of utterly unacceptable behaviour.
“We strongly encourage anybody with a criticism to come back ahead to the Labour social gathering’s investigation.
“Any complainant will have access to an independent support service who provide confidential and independent guidance and advice from external experts throughout the process.”
