Tory MP Andrew Bridgen suspended from Commons for five days

MPs have agreed to suspend a Tory MP after it was discovered he had shown a 'very cavalier' attitude to the rules in a string of lobbying breaches.

< p>North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen will be suspended from the House of Commons for five sitting days from Tuesday.

The backbencher should have informed ministers and officials of his relationship with Cheshire-based company Mere Plantations, as he made multiple performances.

Tory MP Andrew Bridgen suspended from Commons for five days

MPs have agreed to suspend a Tory MP after it was discovered he had shown a 'very cavalier' attitude to the rules in a string of lobbying breaches.

< p>North West Leicestershire MP Andrew Bridgen will be suspended from the House of Commons for five sitting days from Tuesday.

The backbencher should have informed ministers and officials of his relationship with Cheshire-based company Mere Plantations, as he made multiple performances.

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