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# Lichfield MP criticised over rape arrest social media comments
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/lichfield-mp-criticised-over-rape-arrest-social-media-comments/
- Published: 2022-05-18T13:17:08.000Z
- Updated: 2022-05-18T13:17:18.000Z
- Description: Lichfield’s MP has been criticised over a social media post referencing the arrest of a Conservative MP on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 19:11, News

Lichfield’s MP has been criticised over a social media post referencing the arrest of a Conservative MP on suspicion of rape and sexual assault.

Michael Fabricant was reacting to the news that the Chief Whip had told the unnamed MP to stay away from the House of Commons in the wake of their arrest.

The Lichfield MP took to social media to have his say on the issue in a now deleted tweet.

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But his post drew criticism from other politicians.

Plaid Cymru’s Liz Saville Roberts said:

> “Rape and sexual violence – alleged or proven – are not subjects for comic banter.”  
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> Liz Saville Roberts

Labour’s Chris Bryant said:

> “It shows callous disregard for the alleged victims, and it implies rape and sexual assault are a laughing matter.”  
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> Chris Bryant

But despite deleting the post, Mr Fabricant told his followers that some of those who criticised him online were “professional offence takers”.

> “No-one is making light of rape or assault. Far from it.  
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> “But those who want to read something into a comment will contrive to do so whatever.  
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> “They are professional offence takers.”  
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> Michael Fabricant