Credible harassment claims against MP Lowe, report finds

A lawyer investigating suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe has found "credible evidence" he and his staff mistreated two female team members in ways that "seem to amount to harassment".

Jacqueline Perry KC, employed by Reform to investigate after complaints were raised in February, found evidence of "victimisation, constant criticisms and discriminatory behaviour".

Parliamentary officials have launched a separate bullying probe into Lowe. Meanwhile, the Met Police is investigating Lowe after Reform accused him of threatening "physical violence" against the party's chairman.

The Great Yarmouth MP denied the claims and said his suspension was a reaction to criticising party leader Nigel Farage.