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Ninian Wilson

Trade minister sacked over complaints about behaviour at Conservative party conference

A TORY MP has had the whip suspended and has been sacked from his ministerial role after concerns were raised over his behaviour at the Conservative Party conference, reports say.

Speaking to The Sun, Conor Burns said that “he will fully cooperate with the investigation and looks forward to clearing his name.”

Burns has been asked by Liz Truss to stand down from his position as trade minister with "immediate effect".

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