Tory minister refuses to confirm whether chief whip knew of rape claims against MP

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Tory minister refuses to confirm whether chief whip knew of rape claims against MP
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Former aide claims she told Mark Spencer extent of allegations months before MP was arrested

A minister has refused to confirm whether the government’s chief whip was told about claims against a Conservative MP by his alleged victim four months before he was arrested on suspicion of rape.

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