OUSTED Reform MP Rupert Lowe last night threatened legal action against the party for making “falsehoods” against him.
He said the allegations against him amounted to a “vindictive witch hunt” because he asked “awkward questions” of Nigel Farage.
Last week, the Greater Yarmouth MP had his whip removed by Reform bosses. They accused him of bullying female staff and making violent threats against the party chairman.
Mr Lowe has denied all the accusations and claimed they are retaliatory smears for his criticism of Mr Farage’s leadership.
The civil war escalated yesterday as Mr Lowe issued a blow-by-blow rebuke to each of Reform’s charges.
He said: “All of this, and more, is with my legal team. I will not tolerate these falsehoods.
“It is a vindictive witch hunt, all because I asked awkward questions of Nigel.”
Mr Lowe even said that Reform bosses were unhappy he had been so outspoken on illegal migration.
Deputy leader Richard Tice stated the expulsion of Mr. Lowe happened the day after he criticized Mr. Farage’s “Messianic” complex. Tice insisted it was merely a “coincidence.”
He told Sky News: “We’ve also got a duty of care as a party, whether people are employed directly or indirectly.
“So, that’s why the chairman has instructed an independent investigation by a KC, that’s the right and proper thing to do. That will run its course.
Tice highlighted the importance of openness and transparency regarding the situation. He emphasized that covering up such issues would only lead to anger if they were to surface later.
