Daniel Korski pulls out of mayor race after groping claim

Tory London mayoral hopeful Daniel Korski has pulled out of the contest, after being accused of groping by novelist and TV producer Daisy Goodwin.

Mr Korski said he "categorically" denied the allegation against him.

But he said he was withdrawing from the race because the pressure on his family and the "inability to get a hearing" for his message "makes it impossible for my campaign to carry on".

Ms Goodwin said he groped her during a meeting at 10 Downing Street in 2013.

She wrote about the alleged incident in 2017 but did not name Mr Korski until Monday, saying she hoped this would encourage other women to come forward.

In a statement Mr Korski said: "I categorically deny the allegation against me.

"Nothing was ever put to me formally 10 years ago. Nor seven years ago when the allegation was alluded to.

"No investigation has ever taken place. I have been clear I would welcome and constructively participate in any investigation."