"Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was suspended from the Labour Party in April and has not attended Parliament since his release on police bail nine months ago. A petition claiming he cannot "fully support" his constituency and demanding his resignation has attracted more than 2,000 signatures. In his first statement since his arrest, Mr Norris said he continues "to represent" his constituents as well as "staying across local and national developments"."
"Avon and Somerset Police confirmed its investigation is ongoing, with the MP remaining on conditional bail. Legally he would only lose his position as an MP if he was charged and convicted. But there is frustration among constituents who claim they do not have a fully functioning MP. Some have urged neighbouring MP Anna Sabine, who represents Frome and East Somerset, to support them."
Dan Norris, MP for North East Somerset and Hanham, was arrested on suspicion of rape, child sex offences and child abduction and remains on conditional police bail. He was suspended from the Labour Party in April and has not attended Parliament since his release. Mr Norris says he continues to represent his constituents, handle casework, follow local and national developments, and submit parliamentary questions. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the investigation is ongoing. Constituents express frustration at lacking a fully functioning MP and a petition of over 2,100 signatures demands his resignation. Legal removal requires charge and conviction or a successful recall process after a custodial sentence.
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