Tories suspend MP Charlie Elphicke over serious allegations referred to police
Dover MP Charlie Elphicke has had the Conservative whip suspended following serious allegations that have been referred to the police, Tory chief whip Julian Smith 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) November 3, 2017
Mr Elphicke has represented the south coast seat since 2010 and is a member of the Commons Treasury Select Committee.
Mr Smith was made chief whip on Thursday in a mini-reshuffle carried out by Prime Minister Theresa May.
