Tewkesbury MP has whip suspended amid police investigation

Cameron Thomas was reportedly arrested on Wednesday night

Author: Press AssociationPublished 22 hours ago

A Liberal Democrat MP has had the whip suspended pending the outcome of a police investigation, a party spokesperson said.

Cameron Thomas was arrested by Gloucestershire Police on Wednesday night, it is understood.

His office has been approached for comment.

A Lib Dem spokesperson 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.”

Mr Thomas’ party membership is also understood to have been suspended.

The former RAF officer has served as MP for Tewkesbury since the 2024 general election.

No details of why he was arrested have been made public.