Neil Parish quits as MP after admitting watching porn in Commons

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View online April 30, 2022 Neil Parish quits as MP after admitting watching porn in Commons in 'moment of madness' Andrew Woodcock Neil Parish has resigned as an MP, after watching porn in the Commons chamber in what he described as a "moment of madness".   Mr Parish - the MP for Tiverton and Honiton in east Devon - admitted that he had looked at adult material twice, and that the second occasion was deliberate.   Speaking to the BBC, he said: "I was not proud of what I was doing."     Read the full story Other stories you might like Commons 'like boys' prep school' says senior Tory woman   Porn shame MP's wife heard allegation from journalist Conservatives 'laddish' under Johnson, says former minister for women Other newsletters you might like US Morning Headlines Weekdays, 12pm (UK time) Written by Andrew Naughtie Sign up Climate Warrior Every Wednesday, 8am (UK time) Written by climate activists Sign up If you can spare a minute we'd love your feedback on our newsletters. Join the conversation or follow us Please do not reply directly to this email You are currently registered to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter. Add us to your safe list of senders.   If you do not want to receive The Independent's Breaking News newsletter, please unsubscribe.   If you no longer wish to receive any newsletters or promotional emails from The Independent, you can unsubscribe here.   This e-mail was sent by Independent Digital News and Media Ltd, 2 Derry Street, London W8 5HF. Registered in England and Wales with company number 07320345. Read our privacy notice and cookie policy.