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Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue

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Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue

Minister: MP losing whip is not a party issue

Grant Shapps comments on Tory MP Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds.

The defence secretary defends the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''.

Mark Menzies is the eighth Conservative MP who has lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.

Defence Secretary comments on Mark Menzies losing his whip over allegations he misused campaign funds.

Grant Shapps defended the Conservatives arguing it is not a ''party issue''.

Mark Menzies is the eight Conservative MP who lost his whip over the course of the current Parliament.

Report by Gluszczykm.

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