It only took them two hours, but Guido hears that Portsmouth City Council misconduct hearing from self-confessed teen fondler Mike Hancock have decided to launch a full investigation into the MPs alleged harassment of a mentally ill constituent. As Guido reported yesterday, this could have by-election triggering consequences.  Developing…

UPDATE:

Portsmouth Council say misconduct inquiry by independent lawyer into Lib Dem MP for Portsmouth South Mike Hancock should take 2-3 months

— Michael Crick (@MichaelLCrick) March 26, 2013