La France insoumise announced this Tuesday, October 8, the exclusion of its group from the National Assembly and its political party of deputy Hugo Prevost.
He was accused of “serious acts of a sexual nature”.
The day after this decision, the 25-year-old former student union member announced that he was resigning.
The calls for resignation were heard. The day after his exclusion from the LFI group in the National Assembly as well as from the radical left political group, Hugo Prevost announced that he was resigning from his post as deputy. The 25-year-old former trade unionist, elected in July against Macronist figure Olivier Véran, is accused of sexual violence.
Facts prior to the legislative elections
In a press release published on“at the time of submitting my application for the New Popular Front in the 1st constituency of Isère, and during the election of the 1st and 2nd rounds, I was not aware of the existence of the accusations which are now brought to my attention.”
“I appreciate the seriousness of the accusations made against me. I have defended myself against them. I will not respond to them publicly (…) Taking note of the decision of the La France insoumise – New Front Populaire Group, I am announcing as soon as today the resignation of my mandate”he continues in this document.
In its press release, France Insoumise explained that it had been contacted at the end of September by the LFI Vigilance Committee against Sexist and Sexual Violence. “concerning serious acts of a sexual nature which may constitute previous criminal offences” in the election of the deputy. This announcement was followed this Wednesday by numerous reactions and calls for the resignation of the deputy in Isère. Her replacement, Salomé Robin, announced she was leaving her role “awaiting resignation” by Hugo Prevost. This is now done, paving the way for partial legislative elections to replace him.
