The Press and Journal (Inverness, Highlands, and Islands)
Tory MP ‘certain’ to clear name in scandal
Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke said he was “completely confident” of proving his innocence after reported allegations of sexual offences involving two members of his staff.
The Dover and Deal representative was suspended by the Conservative Party in November last year following “serious allegations”.
At the time, Mr Elphicke denied any wrongdoing and said he did not know what the allegations against him were.
A Sunday newspaper claimed the alleged female victims were interviewed by Scotland Yard earlier this year.
Police also spoke to the MP under caution on March 12, which he
“Completely confident of proving innocence”
claims was the first time he was made aware of the nature of the allegations.
In a post on Twitter, Mr Elphicke said: “It was some five months before I was made aware of what the ‘allegations’ against me were.
“Now I know, I am completely confident I will be able to prove my innocence.
“I will continue to defend myself vigorously for as long as necessary.”
Mr Elphicke added in an interview in another newspaper: “I met the police on March 12 and was then told for the first time the nature of the allegations made against me.”