“And for me,” she continued, “it is absolutely acceptable for anyone to feel that there is a space for that to happen to them within this workplace and within our movement. The moment I ever got wind of anything like that, I’d ensure there was a full investigation. No judgement placed on the person who was complaining.”

The Labour party has been the subject of a number of sexual harassment allegations over the past couple of years, with news this week revealing that Hartlepool MP Mike Hill will be facing sexual assault and harassment claims in an employment tribunal – all of which he denies.

Speaking about the action she would take if made deputy Labour leader, Allin-Khan added: “I think a big fear, and certainly what I felt when I experienced this as a junior doctor, is the feeling that if you speak out your whole career is over. We need to remove that concern from anyone.”