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Labour MP Dan Norris Arrested Amid Serious Allegations

1/8/2026

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Dan Norris, Labour MP, was arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, and child abduction.
Norris has refused to resign, despite a petition with over 2,100 signatures.
Norris, who was Mayor of the West of England until May 2025, remains on conditional police bail.
He has not attended Parliament since the arrest.
Norris can still vote by proxy.

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Dan Norris, Labour MP, was arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of rape, child sex offences, and child abduction.
Norris has refused to resign, despite a petition with over 2,100 signatures.
Norris, who was Mayor of the West of England until May 2025, remains on conditional police bail.
He has not attended Parliament since the arrest.
Norris can still vote by proxy.