Summary
Rupert Lowe, a former Reform UK MP, will not face criminal charges for alleged threats against the party's chairman. The Crown Prosecution Service found that there was not enough evidence to proceed with charges after reviewing the case. Lowe criticizes his former party and its leader, Nigel Farage, and denies any wrongdoing related to separate harassment allegations.
Key Facts
- Rupert Lowe was elected as a Reform UK MP but was later suspended and expelled from the party.
- The Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge Lowe with making threats due to insufficient evidence.
- The allegations involved threats towards Reform UK's chairman, Zia Yusuf.
- Lowe claims the accusations are part of a smear campaign by Reform UK after he questioned the party's leadership and direction.
- An investigation found "credible evidence" of harassment in Lowe's office concerning two female staff, though he denies these claims.
- Reform UK investigated allegations of workplace bullying and harassment involving Lowe.
- The CPS decision can be reviewed under the Victim's Right to Review scheme.
- Lowe now serves as an independent MP after being expelled from Reform UK.
