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Location: Tralfamadore
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MP Mike Hancock resigns Lib Dem whip over allegations of sexual assault
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-hampshire-22762923
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Liberal Democrat Mike Hancock has resigned the party whip while he contests allegations of sexual assault.
The Portsmouth South MP is being sued in a High Court civil action by a female constituent who had contacted him for help in a neighbour dispute.
Mr Hancock said he "completely refuted" the claims and was "vigorously" defending himself.
Mr Hancock, who has been an MP since 1997 and also sits on Portsmouth City Council, was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault in 2010 but never charged.
He was accused of "inappropriate behaviour", which he denied, towards a female constituent following a series of visits he made to her home.
It was alleged he placed his hand on her breast, exposed himself and kissed her without consent.
Mr Hancock hit the headlines in 2011 when he had an affair with his aide, Katia Zatuliveter, who was accused of being a Russian spy.
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Politicians, eh ..... 
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