Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has been suspended from the party after a police investigation was launched into undisclosed allegations. The suspension was confirmed by party sources on Thursday, with the whip withdrawn pending the outcome of the probe.
Party Action
A Liberal Democrat spokesperson said: 'We have suspended Cameron Thomas from the party following the commencement of a police investigation. We take all allegations seriously and will cooperate fully with the authorities.' The suspension means Mr Thomas will sit as an independent MP in the House of Commons while the investigation is ongoing.
Background
Mr Thomas, who has been the MP for a constituency in the South West since 2019, had previously served as a shadow minister. The nature of the allegations has not been disclosed, and Mr Thomas has not made any public comment. The police have not released further details.
Political Reaction
The suspension has drawn reactions from across the political spectrum. A Conservative spokesperson said it was 'right that the party has acted swiftly.' Labour called for transparency, urging the police to conclude their investigation promptly. The Liberal Democrats have faced criticism for not disclosing more details, but party insiders insist they are following due process.
This is a developing story. More information will be provided as it becomes available.
