London Mayoral Election

[bornonvalentines]

Morning Voters,

A London Tory Mayoral Hopeful has had allegations printed about him re historic alleged groping.

If the woman does not make a police complaint, is he free to run in your opinion?

Daisy Goodwin: Why I’m naming the man who groped me at No 10

www.thetimes.co.uk/article/7347065a-1422-11ee-8fcc-23dc1e6b4441?shareToken=0c6b5f2f53df300c9e0a265278934111

Yes of course he is free to run.

It's his word against hers until an investigation has taken place.

Which doesn't mean I doubt what Ms Goodwin says happened.

@Moredarkchocolateplease I totally agree. FWIW I always believe the complainant, but a published article is not a police matter. He could sue her for libel, I guess?

It depends whether you believe in the premise of "innocent until proven guilty" I guess.

I suspect he'll be dropped (or whatever they do) as a potential candidate though.

CCHQ say that they will not investigate. Looks like he will stay a candidate to be the candidate,

There is backlash against her but why would she make it up.

She says at least one other woman will come forward with similar allegations. I expected that. She wouldn't have gone public with this unless she knew of other cases, surely? Sadiq Khan must now be a shoo in for re-election. Not greatly taken with him, but better him than a groper.