Q Manivannan: “I really hope so. In some ways we are test case.”

I am genuinely sorry to everyone who has been distressed, hurt or triggered by the clips, and by the discussion and coverage that has followed.

My focus is where it always has been, on serving my constituents.

A full viewing of the interview clarifies this.

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