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Lib Dem MP arrested and suspended from party

Thursday, 18 June 2026 18:51

A Liberal Democrat MP has had the party whip withdrawn after he was arrested.

A spokesperson for the party said: "Cameron Thomas MP has had the party whip suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation.

"We are unable to comment further while the police investigation is ongoing."

Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night.

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