Conor Burns attacks 'beyond strange' decision by Liz Truss to fire him ahead of misconduct investigation

Tory MP Conor Burns took credit for Liz's decision Truss to sack him as a government minister before an investigation into the misconduct was completed was a breach of "natural justice".

Mr. Burns described his dismissal as Trade Secretary as "beyond bizarre" that he would not return to parliament as the inquiry was over.

His dismissal and suspension by The Tories come after the BBC reported that a witness allegedly saw Mr Burns touching a young man's thigh in a hotel bar during the Tory Conference.

“I was overwhelmed with support from my colleagues who found it more than odd that the whip was removed and I was fired from the ministerial office without I had no opportunity to find out what the allegation was, or how I could engage in the process to answer it," Mr Burns told Channel 4 News on Monday.

He added: "Living it in a country where the rule of law, justice natural and process took place, and where people were presumed innocent until proven guilty. »

Mr. Burns was sacked as trade minister and also lost the Tory whip on Friday, with the Conservative Party announcing an investigation into alleged 'inappropriate behaviour' at the Birmingham conference.

LGBT+ Tories have also said they were suspending Mr. Burns as the group's sponsor pending the outcome of an investigation into his conduct.

Mr. Burns said he still hasn't been told the nature of the allegations or how quickly investigations might take. "I can't wait to get involved in this investigation, I can't wait to clear my name, and.

The MP for Bournemouth West - most famous for claiming Mr Johnson was 'ambushed by cake' during Partygate scandal - added: 'I'll be back when this process is complete.'

The MP also reportedly learned on Friday that he was in the running for a knighthood in Boris Johnson's resignation honors list.< /p>

However, The Times quoted a friend as saying the ex-minister already feared his career was "over" at further to the allegations.

Asked if he thinks Mr Burns was treated fairly, with justice, Cabinet Minister Nadhim Zahawi told Times Radio: "Yes… The prime minister acted quickly on this matter and await the outcome of the investigation."

Asked if it would have been fair to suspend Mr. Burns rather than fire him, Mr. Zahawi said: "I think it is important that she make a decision on this and that the investigation Then she will report and she will make another decision on this. Her spokesperson said: The Prime Minister has spoken in the [leadership] campaign [about how] she wants to maintain a high standard. This is what she expects of ministers in terms of their behavior... These [standards] will continue to be enforced.'” while another Truss ally said there was something wrong. "deeply disturbing in the darkness inside [Mr Gove]".

When asked if Ms Truss thought Mr Gove was a sadist, her official spokesperson replied : “No.”

Mr. Burns has pledged to clear his name following a swipe from Spice Girls star Mel B on Twitter. “Let me remind you what you m you said in the lift."

But the MP told the PA news agency: "I don't think I've ever met Mel."

M Burns previously criticized his party on Twitter, saying, "I hope the party will be as quick to investigate as they were to rush to judgment."