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PESTMINSTER CRACKDOWN

MPs face the sack for bringing prostitutes into Parliament with them in first code of conduct following scandals

MPS who bring prostitutes into Parliament with them will face the sack under Westminster's first code of conduct.

As part of a crackdown after a series of scandals, MPs will be banned from paying for sex while carrying out their political duties.

 MPs who pay for sex could face the sack under new harassment rules
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MPs who pay for sex could face the sack under new harassment rulesCredit: Getty - Contributor

The scheme was developed in the wake of last year's Pestminster scandal and has been led by Commons leader Andrea Leadsom.

The new rules would mean that MPs who pay for sex while doing any activity related to their duties would face disciplinary action - and could see them have to resign their seats, the

The new rules said: "although it might not be illegal pay for sex, in line with best practice it is considered unprofessional, inappropriate and a breach of the behaviour code."

 A part of a tough new code of conduct to crack down on sex pests in Parliament, MPs will be told that engaging with prostitutes will break rules
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A part of a tough new code of conduct to crack down on sex pests in Parliament, MPs will be told that engaging with prostitutes will break rulesCredit: AFP

This would include when they are in the UK or in abroad - whenever they are "acting in their parliamentary capacity".

Tory MP Mark Menzies resigned as a ministerial aide in March 2014 after claims he had a fling with a rent boy.

Last year Damian Green and Michael Fallon were forced to quit as part of a wave of controversy that swept Westminster following the Harvey Weinstein scandal.

The new policy was given the green light last month.

The new rules spell trouble for Tory MP Andrew Griffiths, who is currently facing a party investigation over sending thousands of dirty texts to two barmaids.

More than 2,000 messages sent by the ex-minister, 47, are being looked at, amid accusations he could have broken the party's ethics code, the