Overview

• Mark Menzies, MP for Fylde, was suspended after allegations of misusing campaign funds for personal expenses, including a dramatic claim of being held for ransom.
• William Wragg admitted to leaking colleagues' phone numbers in a 'honeytrap' scam, raising security concerns and leading to his suspension.
• Lee Anderson faced suspension for making Islamophobic remarks about London Mayor Sadiq Khan, adding to the party's image woes.
• Scott Benton and Bob Stewart faced suspensions for lobbying violations and a racially aggravated offense, respectively, though Stewart's conviction was later overturned.
• The ongoing issues mirror the scandal-plagued years of John Major, with comparisons being drawn as Sunak struggles to maintain control amidst rising political and public pressure.