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A former Reform UK MP is being investigated over claims that he used social media to “facilitate racial abuse”.

Reform UK MP James McMurdock has given up the party whip after a newspaper raised questions over tens of thousands of pounds worth of loans he took out under a Covid-19 support scheme.

Richard Tice has said a Reform UK MP convicted of assaulting his former girlfriend 18 years ago will not be suspended and would pass the party’s new vetting process.

James McMurdock, who did not publicly disclose before election his conviction 18 years ago, meets party vetting standards.