Labour MP Apsana Begum signed off sick after ‘sustained campaign of misogynistic abuse’

MP says abusive campaign has had ‘significant effect on my mental and physical health’

Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse has been signed off work by a GP (PA)

A Labour MP is taking time away from work after suffering from “a sustained campaign of misogynistic harassment and abuse”.

Apsana Begum, MP for Poplar and Limehouse, posted a statement on Twitter on Wednesday night that said she attended hospital on June 12 and was subsequently signed off work by her GP.

She said: “For the duration of my time as a Member of Parliament, I have been subjected to a sustained campaign of misogynistic abuse and harassment.