Conservative chief whip Julian Smith says matter has been referred to the policeThe Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has been suspended by the party following serious allegations which have been passed on to the police, the Tory chief whip, Julian Smith, has said. in a brief statement released by the party on Friday evening, Smith said: “I have suspended the Conservative party whip from Charlie Elphicke MP following serious allegations that have been referred to the police.”Elphicke tweeted to deny any wrongdoing, and to say the press had been told before him. He said: “The party tipped off the press before telling me of my suspension. I am not aware of what the alleged claims are and deny any wrongdoing.”Charlie Elphicke (@CharlieElphicke) The party tipped off the press before telling me of my suspension. The party did not give any more details about what the allegations concern, or who made a complaint.

Source: The Guardian November 03, 2017 21:31 UTC