MP suspended from role as envoy aimed at boosting trade with Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina after allegations he misused campaign funds
Anneliese Dodds, the Labour party chair, has written an open letter to Richard Holden, her Tory counterpart, raising questions over his party’s handling of the allegations about Mark Menzies.
As PA Media reports, Dodds said the allegations raised “extremely serious questions relating to potential criminality” and asked whether the matter had been or would be reported to the police.
A long-serving Tory worker involved in this disturbing incident says they believe the Conservative party wants to ‘brush it under the carpet’. I trust you will now take all steps to show this is not the case.
I strongly dispute the allegations put to me. I have fully complied with all the rules for declarations. As there is an investigation ongoing I will not be commenting further.
Continue reading… The Guardian Read More MP suspended from role as envoy aimed at boosting trade with Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina after allegations he misused campaign fundsAnneliese Dodds, the Labour party chair, has written an open letter to Richard Holden, her Tory counterpart, raising questions over his party’s handling of the allegations about Mark Menzies.As PA Media reports, Dodds said the allegations raised “extremely serious questions relating to potential criminality” and asked whether the matter had been or would be reported to the police.A long-serving Tory worker involved in this disturbing incident says they believe the Conservative party wants to ‘brush it under the carpet’. I trust you will now take all steps to show this is not the case.I strongly dispute the allegations put to me. I have fully complied with all the rules for declarations. As there is an investigation ongoing I will not be commenting further. Continue reading…
