Daily Mirror – Tory MP rape arrest
A Tory MP, believed to be a backbencher, is in police custody after allegations of rape and sexual offences – that’s on the front of the Daily Mirror.
The man was arrested on suspicion of offences spanning seven years between 2002 and 2009. Conservative whips have asked him to stay away from the Parliamentary estate – but not withdrawn the Tory whip
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss today said “I’m very very concerned about the reports I’ve heard, clearly this is a matter for the police”. She added: “It is worrying that we’re seeing these appalling accusations again about a Parliamentarian.
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