MP Julian Knight rejects any wrongdoing after whip removed

MP for Solihull in the West Midlands says he has been targeted by rumours and threats involving blackmail'

The MP Julian Knight has vehemently rejected any wrongdoing after the Conservative party removed the whip following a complaint about him to the Metropolitan police, saying he had been targeted by unfounded rumours, and potentially blackmail.

The MP for Solihull in the West Midlands, who chairs the Commons digital, culture, media and sport select committee, lost the whip after a complaint about him was made on Wednesday.