Fylde MP Mark Menzies has lost the Conservative whip as the party investigates claims of misuse of funds.
On Wednesday, The Times published claims Mr Menzies had used political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off "bad people” who had locked him in a flat and demanded thousands of pounds for his release.
Labour says the police should investigate the allegations of misused funds.
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Residents of Mark Menzies's constituency express dismay at allegations made against their local representative.
Fylde MP Mark Menzies lost the Conservative whip after The Times published claims that he had used political donations to cover medical expenses and pay off “bad people”.
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Police should investigate allegations an MP misused campaign funds, Labour has said. Mark Menzies lost the Conservative whip after claims emerged that he had used political donations to cover medical expenses. Menzies disputes the allegations. Starmer said: “There are obviously a lot of unanswered questions in relation to these allegations, not least why it seems the Conservative Party took so long to act and whether they’ve reported this to the police, who, it seems to me, should be involved" Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Grant Shapps comments on Tory MP Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. The defence secretary defends the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark Menzies is the eighth Conservative MP who has lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.
Defence Secretary comments on Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds. Grant Shapps defended the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''. Mark Menzies is the eight Conservative MP who lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.
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Could Kate Middleton's , Cancer Diagnosis Repair , Royal Family Rift.
According to 'The Times of London,' Prince Harry and
Meghan Markle first learned about Kate Middleton's
cancer diagnosis at the same time as the public.
On March 22, Middleton revealed her cancer
diagnosis in a rare televised address. .
According to the 42-year-old Princess of Wales,
medics found that "cancer had been present,"
following a planned abdominal surgery.
My medical team therefore advised
that I should undergo a course
of preventive chemotherapy
and I am now in the early
stages of that treatment, Kate Middleton, via 'Time'.
'TIME' reports that several sources have supported
the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared
with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance.
'TIME' reports that several sources have supported
the idea that Kate's diagnosis was not shared
with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in advance.
It speaks volumes that Harry and
Meghan learnt of the diagnosis
from the news. The brothers
reportedly haven’t been in
contact for months and trust
has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
It speaks volumes that Harry and
Meghan learnt of the diagnosis
from the news. The brothers
reportedly haven’t been in
contact for months and trust
has completely broken down, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
The relationship between Harry and his brother
William have reportedly deteriorated over recent
years, which is detailed in Harry's memoir, 'Spare.'.
In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022.
In recent years, the Royal family has faced major losses, with Prince Phillip's death in April of 2021, and the passing of Queen Elizabeth II in September of 2022.
A serious illness can change
everything and bring families
together. This may happen.
Harry will return to see his
father and perhaps the
brothers will see each other, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'.
It could open the path
to reconciliation in the weeks
and months ahead. However,
it is unlikely at the moment, Richard Fitzwilliams, Royal historian, via 'Time'
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