Suspended Labour MP 'arrested over further sex abuse allegations'

Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was suspended from the party in April.

He has not attended Parliament since his release on police bail nine months ago.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “An investigation into allegations of non-recent sexual offences which resulted in the arrest of a man in his 60s is continuing.

“The investigation, which is being led by officers with Operation Bluestone, our dedicated rape and serious sexual assault investigation team, began in December 2024.

“The man was initially arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl (under the Sexual Offences Act 1956), rape (under the Sexual Offences Act 2003), child abduction and misconduct in a public office.

“Following our inquiries, the man has been further arrested on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, as well as voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women.

“We’re no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children, but the original rape and misconduct in a public office investigation is continuing. All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s.”

The man, who police have not named, remains on conditional bail.

The Labour Party said it immediately suspended Norris when it was made aware of his arrest in April. He continued as an independent MP, though has not attended the House of Commons since.

Speaking after his first arrest in April 2025, a Labour Party spokesman said: “This is an active and sensitive investigation, so we’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so our enquiries can continue unhindered.”

“Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest. We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.”

In a statement issued after his first arrest in April, the BBC reported that he said he continues “to represent” his constituents as well as “staying across local and national developments” and “handling casework and policy queries and asking parliamentary questions”.

Norris was first in Parliament between 1997 and 2010 where he represented Wansdyke.

During this period, he was a junior minister under Gordon Brown and assistant whip during Sir Tony Blair's premiership.

He was later elected mayor of the West of England from 2021 to 2025.

At the 2024 General Election, Norris was elected MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, beating Conservative former cabinet minister Jacob Rees-Mogg.

He stepped down from his role as Mayor following his election to Parliament.

After his arrest in April, he then stepped down as chairman of the animal welfare charity League Against Cruel Sports.