Q Manivannan: “I am genuinely sorry to everyone who has been distressed, hurt or triggered by the clips, and by the discussion and…”

A full viewing of the interview clarifies this.

I'm not going to name any names, but literally there has been at least a member from – usually multiple – coming in to say: We will have disagreements, but ignore this. This is not what you were here for. You were elected in by your…

Victims should be believed regardless of who the perpetrator was, and rapists should be punished in the strongest terms.

Any suggestion that my statements minimise or excuse rape or sexual assault are deeply false and misleading.