The MP said that he was being treated “for serious shock and anxiety”, adding: “This was pure hell”. MP Somerton and Frome withdrew the Tory whip pending an investigation into allegations of his conduct, which are being considered by Parliament’s Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme (ICGS). It is understood that the investigation concerns allegations of sexual misconduct, which Mr Warburton denies. Following an investigation by the Sunday Times. The ICGS is the first of its kind in any parliament in the world and aims to tackle “inappropriate behavior” within the parliamentary workplace. The Telegraph reported that the ICGS had received a report alleging that the MP had misbehaved. The newspaper reported that the MP said: “I have a huge defense, but unfortunately the way things work means that it does not come out first. “I have not heard anything from the Independent Complaints and Appeals System. I’m sorry, I can not comment further.” Read more: Former president ousted by parliament after intimidation probe found guilty A Whips Bureau spokesman confirmed that the Conservative whip had been removed by Mr Warburton while an investigation was under way. Mr Warburton is believed to have been advised to stay away from the parliamentary seat while the allegations are being investigated. Mr Warburton was first elected in 2015 by a majority of 20,268, or 53% of the vote. According to the MP’s website, with a percentage of 18.3%, this represented the largest change of constituency towards the Conservative Party. He was re-elected in 2017 and 2019, with majorities of 22,906 and 19,213, respectively. Somerton and Frome’s MP is also the current chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Music and was previously a member of the Commons European Audit Committee.
