By Theresa May has faced questions after a Conservative MP blocked a bill which would have made 'upskirting' a criminal offence.
The bill was a result of tireless campaigning by Gina Martin after she had a photograph taken up her skirt without consent at a music festival. It was due to be passed into law, meaning offenders could face up to two years in prison, until MP Christopher Chope shouted, "object" parliament to prevent the bill from progressing.
After Chope filibustered the bill, many shared his parliamentary voting record online, which includes objections to pardoning Alan Turing, free hospital parking and legalising gay marriage.
In an interview with Andrew Marr this weekend, Theresa May was questioned about her decision to award the MP a knighthood six months ago given his controversial voting record.
In the clip May is twice unable to answer why Chope was given a knighthood, offering meekly that he "has been a longstanding member of parliament" before changing the subject to protest her support for the ban.
Speaking to the Bournemouth Echo this weekend Christopher said upskirting was "vulgar, humiliating and unacceptable" and said claims that he is "some kind of pervert" are "a complete travesty of the truth".
