Reform MP James McMurdock has suspended himself from the party.
In a statement, Reform chief whip Lee Anderson said it is over allegations around his business affairs to be published in a national newspaper.
The statement said: “I have today received a call from James McMurdock who has advised me, as Chief Whip, that he has removed the party whip from himself pending the outcome of an investigation into allegations that are likely to be published by a national newspaper.
“The allegations relate to business propriety during the pandemic and before he became an MP.
“At Reform UK we take these matters very seriously and James has agreed to cooperate in full with any investigation.
“We will not be commenting further at this moment.”
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Mr McMurdock joined Reform UK in 2024 after having worked in the banking sector. In last year’s general election, he was elected as the MP for South Basildon and East Thurrock.
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