Mark Menzies resigns as Tory MP after fraud and misconduct claims
- Fylde MP Mark Menzies has resigned from the Conservative Party and will leave Parliament after the next election.
- Menzies is accused of using political donations for personal medical expenses and to pay off individuals who demanded money for his release.
- An investigation found no misuse of party funds but determined Menzies' behavior below required standards, possibly breaching public life principles.
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Tory MP Mark Menzies QUITS party and announces plans to leave Parliament
Mark Menzies, the MP accused of misusing campaign funds to cover medical expenses and pay off "bad people" who had reportedly held him hostage in a flat, has announced his resignation from the Conservative Party, adding that he will not be standing at the next general election.In a statement released today, Menzies said: "It has been an enormous privilege representing the people of Fylde since 2010, but due to the pressures on myself and my elde…
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