Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

The Guardian UK Friday 19 June 2026, 16:48 UTC By Jamie Grierson 1 min read

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Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegationsA Liberal Democrat MP suspended by the party has been arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, the Guardian understands. Cameron Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire police on Wednesday. The Liberal Democrats said the 43-year-old had had the whip and membership of the party suspended.

Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegations

A Liberal Democrat MP suspended by the party has been arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, the Guardian understands.

Cameron Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire police on Wednesday. The Liberal Democrats said the 43-year-old had had the whip and membership of the party suspended.

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Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

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