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Brief overview: The MP sex scandal continues to dominate front page headlines. Here are the facts:

Westminster gossip site Guido Fawkes, which we feature at the bottom of this article every day, broke the news that there is a naughty list of MPs that have allegedly committed sexually scandalous acts.

The redacted spreadsheet obtained by Guido Fawkes. The sheet has been circulated by Tory aides and lists 36 MPs and the allegations facing them. Source

Mainstream coverage then uncovered further details. An in depth piece ran in the Times yesterday alleging Theresa May is briefed by her chief whip Gavin Williamson on any bad Tory MP behaviour, but the briefing is known as “the ins and outs” chat and “a bit of a laugh”.

on any bad Tory MP behaviour, but the briefing is known as “the ins and outs” chat and “a bit of a laugh”. Important to note that at this time it was revealed that this was far wider than one party. Labour has come forward to say it expects to find accusations against some if its members.

Two MPs where named and shamed; Mark Garnier and Stephan Crabb in the Mail on Sunday and the Telegraph respectively.

Today, it emerged that The Times has seen a spreadsheet, titled “High libido MPs”, which lists allegations against almost 40 male and female Tory MPs, including 15 current ministers.

Outside of the headlines: The Catalonia situation rages on, with Spain effectively dissolving the Catalonian parliament. A snap election has been called for December 1st.

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Today’s leading headline: Commons sex pests turmoil

Charges of sexual harassment in British politics dominate the front pages today. The Mail chooses to lead with the news that up to 13 MPs are currently accused of misconduct, as May battles ‘to contain a Westminster sexual harassment scandal’.

Afterthought: This sexual harassment and scandal that goes on in Westminster has long been the dirty open secret that sites like Guido Fawkes would bring to the surface every now and then. However, in the wake of the Weinstein allegations, the lid is about to be truly lifted.

Perhaps one of the more shocking details to this case is that Theresa May knew the names of every single person on the accused list: she was briefed on their details and allegations every morning by her chief whip.