REFORM has reported their own MP Rupert Lowe to cops after he was accused of threatening colleagues with “physical violence”.
Mr Lowe was also today alleged by his party to have committed “serious bullying” against two female staff.
Rupert Lowe has been reported to police over allegations of “serious bullying” of female staff[/caption]
The Great Yarmouth MP slammed the allegations as “outrageous and entirely untrue”.
It comes amid a Reform civil war in which leader Nigel Farage and Mr Lowe locked horns over the direction of the party.
Mr Farage warned the Great Yarmouth to wind his neck in after he gave an explosive interview, criticising the party chief of not running a professional political operation.
In a statement this evening, Reform Chairman Zia Yusuf said he had appointed an independent barrister to review the complaints made by staff.
They allegedly include making “derogatory and discriminatory remarks made about women”, including referencing a “perceived disability”.
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Mr Yusuf claimed that Mr Lowe has refused to cooperate with the probe so far.
He said: “We feel we have a duty of care to all our staff, whether employed directly or indirectly.
“Accordingly, we appointed an independent King’s Counsel to conduct an investigation into the veracity of these complaints.
“To date, Mr Lowe has yet to cooperate with this investigation.
“In addition to these allegations of a disturbing pattern of behaviour, Mr Lowe has on at least two occasions made threats of physical violence against our Party Chairman. Accordingly, this matter is with the Police.
“Reform stands for the highest standards of conduct in public life, and we will apply these standards without fear nor favour, including within our own party.”
Hitting back, Mr Lowe said: “Allegations of physical threats are outrageous and entirely untrue.
“I have never made any derogatory comments about women, or those with disabilities.
“This is a lie. These allegations are not even referring to me.
“I will be seeking legal advice immediately.
“There is no credible evidence against me, as the KC has stated on numerous occasions.”
