Police say they are reviewing 'information' about Conservative MP Mark Menzies after Labour asked for an investigation into claims he misused party funds.
Police say they are reviewing 'information' about Conservative MP Mark Menzies after Labour asked for an investigation into claims he misused party funds. Labour Party chair Anneliese Dodds wrote to Lancashire Police asking for an inquiry after The Times reported he had made a late-night phone call to an aide asking for funds to pay off 'bad people'. Mr Menzies told the paper he contests the allegations against him.
In a statement, Lancashire Police said: 'We can confirm that we have now received a letter detailing concerns around this matter and we are in the process of reviewing the available information in more detail.' Mr Menzies lost the Conservative Party whip in Westminster following the reports on Wednesday evening, while the party investigates the claims. This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.
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