The MP for Ashfield, who was the deputy chair of the Conservatives at the time, was found to have twice sworn at the security officer and acted in a way that "constituted bullying, and also harassment", in breach of parliament's behaviour policy.
The security officer told an investigation that Anderson had instructed him to open a door at a search post entry point. He said when he asked to see the MP's parliamentary pass, Anderson said: "Fuck off, everyone opens the door to me, you are the only one." The officer said he explained he would need to check the MP's pass, and that Anderson replied: "Fuck you, I have a train to catch," before walking off.
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