Lee Anderson's Apology Ordered for Misconduct Incident

Reform UK MP Lee Anderson has been ordered to apologize to the House of Commons after being found guilty of breaching Parliament's bullying and harassment policy by swearing at a security officer. The incident occurred on November 3, 2023, at the Derby Gate entrance, where Anderson's pass failed to work, prompting him to tell the officer to 'f*** off' and 'f*** you'. Despite his appeal, the Independent Expert Panel upheld the complaint, requiring a public apology. Anderson, who defected from his role as Conservative deputy chairman over comments about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, accepted the findings and cited challenging personal circumstances as contributing to his behavior. Parliamentary staff union representatives have highlighted this case as indicative of broader issues with behavior and culture within the House of Commons.