Who is the Tory MP accused Twitter

The Tory MP is being held in custody, Metropolitan Police said.

A spokesman for Scotland Yard said: “A man was arrested on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in a public office.” The Met said the alleged sexual offences were committed between 2002 and 2009 in London. A U.K. Conservative MP has been arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences, according to the Metropolitan Police.

He said the benches at PMQs would be packed with MPs eager to show they are not the unnamed politician under investigation.

The Conservative Party has not identified the MP at the centre of the allegations and he remains a member, despite being asked not to attend parliament. A statement from the Tory whips’ office said: ‘The chief whip has asked that the MP concerned does not attend the Parliamentary estate while an investigation is ongoing. It shows callous disregard for the alleged victims, and it implies rape and sexual assault are a laughing matter.’ The message, which was signed of a winking face emoji, has drawn a backlash on social media. He wrote on Twitter that the Commons benches would be packed for prime minister’s questions by MPs eager to demonstrate they are not the unnamed politician arrested by the Met. A Tory MP has been accused of ‘making light’ of rape allegations against a colleague.

"This shows absolutely shameful disregard for the alleged victims," a Labour MP hit back.

I was, however, commenting on the speculation as to who the MP might be.” “In no way was I making light of rape or any other assault. Scotland Yard said the man was detained on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years. Shadow health secretary Wes Streeting said: “This isn’t a joke. It isn’t funny. As part of the tweet he also shared a link to a story in The Telegraph which had the headline: “Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape.”

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“Not only to demonstrate their strong support for #Boris (!!). BUT also to prove they are NOT the one told by the Chief Whip to stay at home. “I don’t know who it is. You should take this down immediately.” It is not the first time in recent weeks that a Tory MP has faced criticism for their response to a colleague facing allegations of sexual offences. (winking face with tongue emoji)” Conservative MP Michael Fabricant has been criticised for his “inappropriate” comments over the arrest of a Tory colleague on allegations of rape and sexual assault offences.

Conservative backbencher jokes about MPs turning up to prove 'they are NOT the one told to stay at home'

“It is a matter for the whips. Start your Independent Premium subscription today. You should take this down immediately.”