Bromley councillor Shaun Slator expelled from Conservative party over rape tweet

Councillor, who is currently sitting as an independent, says he is disappointed' by decision and will be appealing

A Conservative councillor who said an alleged rape victim was probably a prostitute has been expelled from the party.

Shaun Slator, who currently sits as an independent councillor on Bromley council, made the comments on Twitter in response to a news report about a rape inquiry in Plumstead, south-east London.