Survivors of sexual violence have hit out at Boris Johnson’s government for creating a ‘boys club’ culture of misogyny and impunity, after allegedly ignoring numerous allegations of sexual misconduct by former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.
“How are we supposed to trust the government to help everyday survivors if they don't take it seriously when sexual violence happens in their own backyard?” said Neil*, who has been subjected to sexual violence himself and now works with Survivors UK, a group that supports men with similar experiences.
Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip last week after allegations that he groped two men while drinking at the Carlton Club in central London, a private members’ club frequented by Tory politicians and supporters.
