Get our daily email briefing straight to your inbox Sign up Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid EmailBoris Johnson has defended the decision not to suspend a senior Tory MP who was arrested on suspicion of rape. The MP, who is in his 50s, has been released on bail and denies the accusations. Chief Whip Mark Spencer has come under pressure over his decision to allow the MP to remain in the party until a police probe has concluded. Labour's Jess Phillips said the failure to act was "shocking" and a senior female Tory MP accused the Government of "looking the other way". “As a police investigation is underway, it would not be appropriate for the Chief Whip to discuss the case with the alleged victim.

Source: Daily Mirror August 06, 2020 14:43 UTC