Julian Knight Cleared by Essex Police in Sexual Offences Investigation
After being cleared for the second time, the Solihull MP explores legal options and confirms he will not seek Conservative Whip or stand in next election.
- Essex Police concluded their investigation into allegations against Julian Knight, finding insufficient evidence for charges, marking the second time he has been cleared.
- Knight, who lost the Conservative whip in December 2022, has stated he will not seek to rejoin the party and will step down at the next general election.
- The MP is considering legal action against the Metropolitan Police for issues related to fraud, forgery, and perverting the course of justice.
- Knight expressed gratitude towards his wife and parliamentary team for their support during the investigation period.
- Despite the clearance, the Tories had previously refused to restore Knight's whip, citing further complaints lodged against him.
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