Tag: Charlie Elphicke

British PM’s party suspends MP over ‘serious allegations’

LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – Britain’s ruling Conservatives suspended an MP Friday over unspecified “serious allegations”, as Prime Minister Theresa May announced a new party code of conduct in response to a growing sexual harassment scandal. The action was taken against lawmaker Charlie Elphicke “following serious allegations that have been referred to the police”, announced chief whip Julian Smith, who enforces Conservative party discipline in parliament. Elphicke said on Twitter: “The party tipped off the press before […]