Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas, the member for Tewkesbury, is suspended from the party pending the outcome of a police investigation. Multiple outlets report that Thomas was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night. The Liberal Democrats have suspended both the MP’s whip and his membership while inquiries are ongoing, according to reports.
The Guardian also reports that the arrest is understood to relate to allegations including controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, while other sources describe the case more generally as involving suspected assault and coercion without adding further details. None of the outlets provide the allegations in full or indicate any charges.
Thomas, who is reported to be 43 and a former military police officer, has not publicly commented in the material provided. His office has been contacted by at least one outlet for comment.
