'More Tory sleeze and scandal' - shadow leader of the House and Manchester MP Lucy Powell said the “extraordinary” allegations around Mark Menzies raise “very serious questions” and warrant a police investigation.
The Lancashire politician, who represents Fylde, is being investigated by the Conservative Party following claims he misused campaign funds.
Penny Mordaunt refused to comment on 'very serious' Mark Menzies claims in the House of Commons.
Mr Menzies also faced allegations he made a late-night call to a 78-year-old aide asking for help because he had been locked up by “bad people” demanding thousands of pounds for his release.
Mr Menzies disputes the allegations reported by The Times but the Conservative Party is looking into the claims and taking them seriously.
Mr Menzies was stripped of the Tory whip while the investigation was underway. He will now sit as an independent MP.
00:01 - Lucy Powell speech
1:40 - Penny Maudent response
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