Lib Dem MP Mike Hancock has resigned from the party to fight ‘very serious allegations’ about his conduct. He took the decision to do so after a meeting with the chief whip. The party this evening released a statement saying:
‘Mike Hancock has chosen to resign the party whip while he defends himself against very serious allegations in a High Court civil action. Mike Hancock strenuously denies the allegations made in the civil case and intends to clear his name in court.’
In a letter to party chief whip Alistair Carmichael, Hancock wrote:
‘I can assure you that I will continue to vigorously defend my position and that I completely refute the allegations made against me.
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