London: Britain's ruling Conservatives suspended an MP Friday over unspecified "serious allegations", as Prime Minister Theresa May announced a new party code of conduct in response to a growing sexual harassment scandal.
The action was taken against lawmaker Charlie Elphicke "following serious allegations that have been referred to the police", announced chief whip Julian Smith, who enforces Conservative party discipline in parliament.
Elphicke said on Twitter: "The party tipped off the press before telling me of my suspension. I am not aware of what the alleged claims are and deny any wrongdoing."
Two other ministers remain under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour, including May's de facto deputy Damian Green, who denies any wrongdoing.
May announced a new code of conduct on Friday for Conservatives from lawmakers through to councillors and local party officials, as well as a new complaints procedure.
May has also called a meeting with other party leaders on Monday to discuss improving parliament's grievance procedure, noting that many staff are not hired on a partisan basis.
Even for those who are, she said it was not right that "vulnerable or concerned people" could be left to "navigate different grievance procedures".
The Sun newspaper reported on Friday that House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom had also complained that he made a string of inappropriate remarks to her when they were members of a parliamentary committee.
Former chief whip Gavin Williamson was named Fallon's replacement on Thursday.
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The action was taken against lawmaker Charlie Elphicke "following serious allegations that have been referred to the police", announced chief whip Julian Smith, who enforces Conservative party discipline in parliament.
Elphicke said on Twitter: "The party tipped off the press before telling me of my suspension. I am not aware of what the alleged claims are and deny any wrongdoing."
Two other ministers remain under investigation for alleged inappropriate behaviour, including May's de facto deputy Damian Green, who denies any wrongdoing.
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May announced a new code of conduct on Friday for Conservatives from lawmakers through to councillors and local party officials, as well as a new complaints procedure.
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May has also called a meeting with other party leaders on Monday to discuss improving parliament's grievance procedure, noting that many staff are not hired on a partisan basis.
Even for those who are, she said it was not right that "vulnerable or concerned people" could be left to "navigate different grievance procedures".
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The Sun newspaper reported on Friday that House of Commons leader Andrea Leadsom had also complained that he made a string of inappropriate remarks to her when they were members of a parliamentary committee.
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Former chief whip Gavin Williamson was named Fallon's replacement on Thursday.
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(Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
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