What's so depressing is that not only is the UK PM apparently unfazed by this, but judging by news stories throughout the year, just about every party has some male councillor, if not MP, whose back ground is not only suspect, but apparently known.
How does this keep on happening?
Which great political brain every thought bringing Peter Mandelson back into UK politics was a good idea?
Or is it just another indication that men, particularly men in power, have no time for women's rights, and sadly children's rights.