Police drop sexual assault investigation of Tory MP but whip will not be restored

MP Julian Knight, who has always denied any wrongdoing, says he is facing a witch-hunt', and that whips' office acted disgracefully'

MP Julian Knight said he is facing a witch-hunt" after his call for restoration of the Tory whip was rejected over further complaints" made against him.

The Conservative party said on Wednesday that it would not restore the whip to Knight after police dropped an investigation into an allegation of serious sexual assault against him.