Labour MP Dan Norris Suspended After Arrest on Rape Allegations

Dan Norris, the Labour MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, has been suspended by the Labour Party following his arrest on April 4 over allegations of historic sexual offences against a girl and a more recent rape allegation. The Avon and Somerset Police have confirmed that he was arrested on suspicion of multiple charges, including child abduction and misconduct in a public office, and has since been released on conditional bail while the investigation continues. The police's investigation is part of Operation Bluestone, which focuses on serious sexual assaults, and they are providing support to the alleged victim. The Labour Party indicated that they would not comment further on the matter until the police investigation is complete. Norris, who has previously served as a junior minister and is also the West of England Mayor, has lost the party whip in Parliament, preventing him from sitting as a Labour MP. The situation remains sensitive and ongoing, prompting calls for discretion during the investigation.