The House of Commons is a unique, wonderful place to work. This latest scandal tars all MPs with the same brush. However, one thing is for certain: Westminster is not full of sex pests. MPs are on the whole overwhelmingly decent people doing a very difficult job in the most challenging of circumstances. But let’s face it, many MPs are terrible private employers. Some have run successful organisations before entering parliament but many have never managed anyone before.

The case for a central HR function is now unanswerable. Might it uncover more allegations of sexual harassment? Probably. Will it ascertain stories of bullying or unacceptable working practices? Most definitely.

Allegations of an abuse of power when it comes to sexual harassment cannot be levelled just at MPs ALAMY

Staff do as they are told for a variety of reasons. Many start off with genuine