Rape claim Tory MP avoids suspension 'on legal advice'
The Independent|December 05, 2022
The Tory party chair has defended a decision not to suspend an MP accused of sexual assault and rape, arguing it is based on independent legal advice”. The unnamed MP was reported to the Metropolitan Police by fellow Conservatives concerned about his behaviour but retains the whip, despite suggestions the party has been aware of the fears for two years.
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Rape claim Tory MP avoids suspension 'on legal advice'

Nadhim Zahawi, the party chair, confirmed he had sought independent legal advice about the allegations, which he called "a very important safeguarding question". But he said: "It is up to the police because these allegations are third-party allegations that have been handed to the police." "If the police decide to take action, we will take action as well," he told Sky News's Sophy Ridge On Sunday programme.

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