NEWS STORY : Labour MP Dan Norris Arrested

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Dan Norris, the Labour MP representing North East Somerset and Hanham, has been arrested on suspicion of multiple serious offences, including rape, child sexual abuse, child abduction and misconduct in public office. The 65-year-old was detained at his constituency home on Friday during a police operation. The allegations stem from incidents reportedly occurring in the 2000s, along with a further rape accusation dating from the 2020s. Avon and Somerset Police launched the investigation in December 2024 following a referral from another police force. The case is being led by Operation Bluestone, a specialist unit within the force that handles serious sexual offence investigations.

Norris, who previously served as MP for Wansdyke from 1997 to 2010 and later became West of England Mayor in 2021, has been suspended from the Labour Party and has had the party whip removed. A spokesperson for Labour confirmed that “Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest. We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.” Prior to his political career, Norris worked as both a teacher and a child protection officer. He returned to Parliament in the 2024 General Election after unseating Conservative MP Jacob Rees-Mogg.