One of David Walliams’ accusers has been revealed to be a senior adviser to Andy Burnham, as the comedian was suspended from the Labour Party today.
Abby Tomlinson, who serves as the Prime Minister’s deputy digital communications chief and previously led the “Milifandom” movement for former Labour leader Ed Miliband, is one of several women to make claims against the 55-year-old. Walliams denies any wrongdoing or sexual misconduct.
Ms Tomlinson claimed at the age of 17, she received a random text message from Walliams while he was a judge on Britain’s Got Talent, inviting her to a live show.
She said she had brought a 13-year-old female friend with her to the show, with both taken to the actor’s dressing room upon their arrival.
Ms Tomlinson claimed two other girls, aged 16 and 17, were waiting for the comedian inside the dressing room when she got there.
She alleges all four girls were left alone with Walliams, with no adults present at the time.
She told The Guardian: “It was absolutely the case, the door was shut and we were alone with him.
“He’s the sort of person who had obviously a lot of access to young women, teenage girls.”
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