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Christopher McKeon & David Hughes & Jonathon Manning

Conservative MP quits over cocaine use allegations triggering by-election

Conservative MP David Warburton has resigned following an investigation into his conduct. An investigation has been ongoing for the past 14 months into allegations of sexual harassment and cocaine use.

Mr Warburton announced his resignation on Saturday and hit out at the “cripplingly glacial pace” of the investigation. His resignation means a by-election will be held for his Somerton and Frome constituency.

The former MP has admitted he took cocaine. He told GB News on Monday he had made a "ridiculous decision and a silly mistake”.

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