Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

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The Guardian and The Independent are reporting that Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas has been arrested on suspicion of assault and controlling and coercive behaviour, with both sources stating that he has had the party whip suspended. The Independent notes that Thomas has been released on bail, a detail not mentioned in The Guardian's initial report. The coverage of the story is broadly similar between the two outlets, with both providing factual information about the arrest and the party's response. The tone of the reporting is neutral and factual in both sources.

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Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

Thomas, 43, a former military police officer, has whip suspended during investigation into the allegations A Liberal Democrat MP suspended by the party has been arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behaviour and assault, the Guardian understands. Cameron Thomas, the MP for Tewkesbury, was arrested by Gloucestershire police on Wednesday. The Liberal Democrats said the 43-year-old had had the whip and memb…