Boris Johnson defends decision not to suspend Tory MP accused of rape

Former Tory MP Charlie Elphicke had the whip removed in November 2017 when sexual assault allegations first surfaced against him.

Boris Johnson, in his first comments about the arrest, said a decision will be made when the police investigation is concluded.

Boris Johnson has defended the decision not to suspend a senior Tory MP in England who was arrested on suspicion of rape.

The British Prime Minister insisted today that the allegation is being taken “extremely seriously” after the Conservatives defied calls to remove the whip from the former minister.