New Labour MP Natalie Elphicke has apologised for comments she made supporting her ex-husband after he was convicted of sexual assault, following criticism from her new party colleagues.
Ms Elphicke's former husband and predecessor as MP for Dover, Charlie Elphicke, was convicted in 2020 of sexually assaulting two women and jailed for two years. She ended the marriage after his conviction but supported his unsuccessful appeal, saying Elphicke had been "attractive, and attracted to women" and "an easy target for dirty politics and false allegations".
I know it was far harder for the women who had to relive their experiences and give evidence against him."I have previously, and do, condemn his behaviour towards other women and towards me. It was right that he was prosecuted and I'm sorry for the comments that I made about his victims.
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