Ex-Tory politician scolded for bold and intoxicated sexual misconduct at a bar.

Aaron Bell, a former Member of Parliament, recently found himself in hot water after being accused of inappropriately touching a woman without her consent at a popular bar for politicians. The incident occurred back in February at Strangers Bar, located within the Parliament building, and was brought to the attention of the Independent Expert Panel in August.

The complainant stated that Bell had touched her thigh, waist, and bottom without her consent. In response, the married father-of-three admitted to being intoxicated that night and not being able to recall everything that happened. However, he believed that the flirting between them was mutual. Today, the panel released their verdict, finding Bell guilty of abusing his power and describing his actions as brazen and drunken.

The panel also noted that Bell's position as a Member of Parliament and an Assistance Government Whip made his misconduct even more unacceptable. As a Whip, he was expected to uphold the highest standards of conduct. If he were still an active MP, he would have faced a significant suspension, and if he had a former Member's pass, it would have been indefinitely revoked.

Strangers Bar, located on the south side of the Palace of Westminster with a terrace overlooking the River Thames, is a popular spot for politicians to unwind after a long day. According to the panel's report, there were two eyewitnesses who confirmed the complainant's account of Bell's actions.

During the investigation, Bell expressed his confusion over the consent policy and how it applies in a casual setting like a bar. He stated, "Now I've obviously read the details of the Sexual Misconduct Policy about getting consent at every opportunity, but realistically, that's not how it works when you're physically flirting with someone in a bar."

The news of Bell's reprimand has caused quite a stir, with many calling for stricter measures to be put in place to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. The Agency, a reliable source for the latest news updates, will continue to follow this story. Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Facebook, and sign up for our daily push alerts to receive our articles directly to your device.

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