The KC chosen by Reform UK to look into the allegations against the Great Yarmouth MP told the BBC that they find themselves “in the unfortunate and regrettable position” of having to correct the record.

Mr Lowe had the Reform whip suspended on Friday and was reported to the police after claims of threatening violence against the party chairman.

Reform also said it had received evidence of “serious bullying” and “derogatory” remarks made about women in the MP’s offices, with two separate employees said to have made allegations. Mr Lowe has denied the claims.

In their statement on Friday, Reform said that an independent KC had been appointed to look into the bullying claims.

The lawyer told the BBC: “I have seen a number of........

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