He lost the Conservative whip after reports he misused campaign funds.
The Conservative Party and Chief Whip’s handling of allegations an MP misused campaign funds have come under fire, with an activist who was allegedly asked for money saying she was “appalled” by their response.
The MP’s former campaign manager who allegedly received a late-night phone call from him asking for £5,000 has said she felt “let down” by the party after she raised concerns with Chief Whip Simon Hart. The Times also reported that £14,000 that was given by donors for Tory campaign activities was transferred to Mr Menzies’ personal bank accounts and used for private medical expenses.
Lib Dem deputy leader Daisy Cooper said: “By failing to take any action or alerting the appropriate authorities, Simon Hart appears to have knowingly left in place an MP who, on the basis of the allegations, would have been vulnerable to blackmail and coercion. Lancashire Police said no complaint has been made but that the force will “make contact with those impacted in due course to see whether they wish to make a complaint”.“I’m not obviously connected to all the ins and outs of this situation. What I do know for sure is that the party has removed the whip from Mark Menzies and is investigating this situation, and that will be done in a very thorough manner.
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