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James McMurdock, a Member of Parliament for Reform UK, has removed the party whip from himself following the emergence of allegations related to his business activities during the COVID-19 pandemic and prior to his election. The announcement was made in a statement issued by Reform UK’s Chief Whip, Lee Anderson MP, who confirmed that McMurdock had contacted him directly to inform him of the decision. The move comes ahead of an expected national newspaper report detailing the allegations.
According to the party, the investigation concerns McMurdock’s conduct in a business context before he entered Parliament. No further details have been publicly disclosed, and the nature of the allegations has not yet been confirmed. Reform UK stated that it takes the matter “very seriously” and that McMurdock has agreed to cooperate fully with any investigation. The party has declined to offer any further comment at this time.