...More interestingly, these comments were made 15 years ago online.
Thought crimes.
He resigned as Labour MP.
If he can show he is no longer having these god awful thoughts of thinking a woman is ugly n' bitchy or a queer is a creepy poofter, then he might be allowed to work and live life and whatnot. Europe will decide if his sins are forgiven.
This article lays out what you are not allowed to think, and when you are not allowed to think it.
"Inquiry and doubt are essential checks against deception."--Richard Carrier