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UK politician makes embarrassing return after texting scandal

An MP has faced the ultimate humiliation - enduring a walk of shame - after his sick sexual fetishes were laid bare in front of the public.

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A disgraced politician who bombarded two young women with degrading text messages has made a humiliating comeback.

UK MP Andrew Griffiths sensationally quit as Minister for Small Business in July after the texts — in which he referred to himself as a “horny daddy” — were leaked.

He made a return as part of a crucial parliamentary vote but as he entered Commons for the first time in months, he was greeted by a political opponent reading his messages out loud.

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“She’s so cute, so sweet, I can’t wait to beat her. Can she take a beating?” Labour MP Jess Phillips said.

“Not my words, but the words of the MP for Burton, as he was barraging two of his female constituents with thousands of sexual text messages.”

Ms Phillips savaged the decision to reinstate the married conservative MP, asking: “What message does this send about how any process here in this place can ever be trusted?”

The scandal broke after it was revealed Mr Griffiths, 48, had sent barmaid Imogen Treharne and a female friend 2000 lewd texts.

Andrew Griffiths referred to himself as a “horny daddy”. Picture: Alamy
Andrew Griffiths referred to himself as a “horny daddy”. Picture: Alamy

Many related to sexual violence and the father of one’s desire to dominate the women.

He also offered the women £700 ($A1225) and offered to rent a flat to meet for sex.

“Daddy is going to have to put some manners on you. Teach my little sub **** how to behave. I can be an evil ******** when I’m turned on. How rough do you like it? How hard?” one message exchange read.

Imogen Treharne received lewd texts from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: The Sun
Imogen Treharne received lewd texts from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: The Sun

After his resignation, Mr Griffiths went on to claim he was experiencing a mental breakdown and spent four weeks recovering in hospital.

The UK Parliament’s standards watchdog is still investigating the texting scandal.

Imogen Treharne and her friend received thousands of inappropriate messages from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: Instagram
Imogen Treharne and her friend received thousands of inappropriate messages from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: Instagram

The Tory MP ended up throwing his support behind embattled prime minister Theresa May in last night’s leadership vote.

Imogen Treharne received lewd texts from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: The Sun
Imogen Treharne received lewd texts from Tory MP Andrew Griffiths. Picture: The Sun

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