Ex-Reform MP harassed’ two women, inquiry finds

An independent investigation has found credible evidence of unlawful harassment of two women” by MP Rupert Lowe and his team, Reform UK has said.

- MILLIE COOKE

The investigation by Jacqueline Perry KC was launched by the party after complaints from two women working in Mr Lowe’s offices, who alleged they were bullied by the MP and male staff members.

Mr Lowe, who has since been suspended by the party, has repeatedly denied the allegations and has claimed it is part of an attempt to smear his reputation because he questioned party leader Nigel Farage.

Responding to the report on social media, Mr Lowe condemned the claims as “shameful” and insisted “there was no bullying”.

The investigation found that Mr Lowe contributed to a “toxic” atmosphere in his offices, accusing him of having “failed or been unwilling to address the very real concerns of his own parliamentary secretary”.

The publication of the investigation is the latest twist in the Reform civil war, which has been playing out behind the scenes but exploded publicly earlier this month after Mr Lowe used a