The UK government has decided to postpone Tuesday's vote on a measure that would ban MPs accused of violent and sexual offences from parliament, after some Tory MPs put up a fight. In related news, MP Julian Knight, who was previously stripped of the Conservative party whip, has been cleared by police of allegations of serious sexual assault. Knight is now considering 'legal options' following the closure of the police investigation, which has been dropped. This marks the second time Knight has been cleared of sex allegations.
Police have dropped an investigation into Solihull MP Julian Knight, over allegations of serious sexual assault. Mr Knight, who was stripped of the Conservative party whip, said he will now be "exploring legal options". https://t.co/fylPdHL8AR
Solihull MP Julian Knight 'will face no criminal charges' as police probe dropped https://t.co/B6vnp8wJZi
MP Julian Knight looking at 'legal options' after police investigation closed https://t.co/8wKfKkpJqu
🔴 Police clear Julian Knight for second time over sex allegations. Read more here 👇 https://t.co/UGRHaPAIes
MP Julian Knight will face no criminal charges https://t.co/ESqGgmxx7A
Police drop investigation into MP Julian Knight following allegation of serious sexual assault https://t.co/i7TYSCtfP6
🚨 NEW: The government is pulling Tuesday’s vote on banning MPs accused of violent and sexual offences from parliament after some Tory MPs put up a fight [@estwebber]