LABOUR-elected Independent MP Dan Norris has insisted he is serving his constituents to the best of his ability since his arrest on suspicion of rape.

The comments come as the MP was arrested for a second time on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, and voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women. Norris remains on conditional bail, has not been charged with any offence and has said he “vigorously and entirely” denies the allegations.

The MP broke his public silence with a statement after his further arrest and said: “I vigorously and entirely deny the serious allegations made against me. They are untrue. I am challenging them through my legal representatives.”

Elected MP for North East Somerset and Hanham in 2024, Norris is understood to have been banned from entering Parliament after his initial arrest in April 2025.

Almost 1,500 people signed a petition sent to Norris in December, calling for him to step down. It said locals respected the principle of innocent until proven guilty but that the restriction on his attending Parliament had “created a situation that many residents feel is untenable.”

Norris commented at the time: “I would like to make clear that I am still representing constituents on a broad range of issues, including handling casework and policy, submitting written questions, voting by proxy and staying across all local and national developments in order to continue to serve constituents to the best of my ability.

“My constituency office is operating as usual, prioritising the most urgent cases as always, replying to all constituents, resolving issues with public bodies and raising broader policy concerns in Parliament.”

Avon and Somerset Police, who have not named Norris, said in a statement: “An investigation into allegations of non-recent sexual offences which resulted in the arrest of a man in his sixties is continuing.

“The investigation, which is being led by officers with Operation Bluestone, our dedicated rape and serious sexual assault investigation team, began in December 2024.

“The man was initially arrested in April 2025 on suspicion of sexual offences against a girl (under the Sexual Offences Act 1956), rape (under the Sexual Offences Act 2003), child abduction and misconduct in a public office.

“Following our enquiries, the man has been further arrested on suspicion of rape against a second woman, sexual assault against a third woman, as well as voyeurism and upskirting against a number of women.

“We’re no longer actively investigating any sexual offences against children, but the original rape and misconduct in a public office investigation is continuing.

“All offences are alleged to have occurred between the 2000s and 2020s. Investigations into sexual offences are sensitive and complex and as a result it can take a significant amount of time for enquiries to be completed. The man remains on conditional bail.

“We’re keeping victims updated on any developments and we’ll continue to give access to any support they may need. We’d respectfully ask people not to speculate on the circumstances so our enquiries can continue unhindered.”