Tory MP cleared over sexual assault allegation

Julian Knight was cleared over a serious sexual assault allegation (Picture: Chris McAndrew/UK Parliament)

A senior MP has been cleared of a serious sexual assault allegation – but Conservatives have refused to reinstate the whip.

Julian Knight, who was suspended from the Tory Party over the case in October last year, strongly denied the allegation.

But his demand for a return of Tory whip was rejected due to ‘further complaints’.

Chief Whip Simon Hart said: ‘Following...