Former Labour MP gives tearful speech in House of Commons

Politics
5 Sep 2025 • 12:26 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Independent MP Apsana Begum became emotional in the House of Commons while detailing an alleged campaign of harassment by her former partner.
  • Ms Begum urged employers and political parties to implement a duty of care to protect survivors of domestic abuse from further harassment in public life.
  • She described the impact of the ongoing harassment and "institutional gaslighting" as devastating and chilling.
  • Commons Leader Lucy Powell praised Ms Begum's bravery and confirmed an upcoming Elections Bill would address candidate suitability and behaviour.
  • Ms Begum's ex-husband, Ehtasham Haque, previously denied her allegations of domestic abuse in 2022.

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