New harassment rules for MPs 'not a deterrent', says Fallon accuser

A woman whose story of sexual harassment caused a Cabinet minister to resign has warned leaked proposals to safeguard people working in Westminster are not a "deterrent".Jane Merrick said the measures were "very concerning" because MPs would not face tough enough punishments for inappropriate behaviour.The journalist's claim that Sir Michael Fallon lunged at her and tried to kiss her on the lips led to the former Defence Secretary being forced to step down in November.