Politics · 18 June 2026

Lib Dem MP suspended after arrest

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A Liberal Democrat MP has been suspended from his party, with the whip withdrawn pending a police investigation. Cameron Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night, a party spokesperson confirmed. The Liberal Democrats said they cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.

By BriefTea Editorial · 18 June 2026 at 20:01

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