Overview

• 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.