This is have been a tough call for the LTA. Their strong stance last year was undermined by the rest of the tennis establishment. All in all it’s understandable.Therefore, Wimbledon faced huge challenges and long term damage. https://t.co/gHAy4hRAE2
‘Meanwhile I look forward to the immediate return of the Conservative Whip so that I can again represent my constituents on behalf of the Party, as a member of which, they elected me.’
‘It is now my intention to use every legal route available to pursue those inside and outside Parliament involved in having this allegation brought against me.'
‘I have been left effectively to prove my innocence through my public statements and letters to the Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police and the Chief Whip. That cannot be right.'
‘Had the police taken the simple step at outset of interviewing me under caution, they would have seen that the allegation was false and scandalous . Instead ,they waited four months, without ever talking to me, before deciding there was nothing for them to investigate.'
‘The conduct of one person in the Whips Office, and the language used towards me, was particularly egregious.'
‘In publicly naming me in connection with the allegation, the Conservative Whips Office acted disgracefully and in breach of natural justice by removing my anonymity. Their actions meant my name was dragged through the mud and my good reputation immeasurably damaged.'
STATEMENT FROM JULIAN KNIGHT MP ‘The fact is that there was never anything for the police to investigate. This was a single, false and malicious allegation initially brought to them by third parties, each of whom had their own clear motives for doing so.'
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the Westminster attack where PC Keith Palmer GM was killed protecting the Palace of Westminster from terrorism. My thoughts are with the loved ones and friends of all those who lost their lives that terrible day. We will remember them. https://t.co/CMb8xoHefK
Absolutely sickening, words cannot explain my anger for Arthur's family right now. https://t.co/0ShFSWloBX