The Conservative social gathering admits it has recognized about at the least among the allegations towards Mark Menzies for months – however solely suspended the whip within the final day.
It’s launched an investigation – which is simply as effectively, because the accusations towards the Fylde MP are the type that solely beg extra questions.
Amongst them are claims he used marketing campaign funds to repay quote, “unhealthy folks” who’d locked him in his flat within the early hours of the morning. He disputes all of the allegations.