The Conservative MP who was arrested on suspicion of rape and sexual assault offences spanning seven years has been re-bailed until mid-August.

The unnamed man in his 50s also faces allegations of indecent assault, abuse of position of trust and misconduct in public office.

He was initially bailed pending further enquiries until mid-June but Scotland Yard has now extended that process for around two months.

“He has been re-bailed to return on a date in mid-August,” the force said.

The Conservatives have not suspended the whip from the MP, meaning he remains a member of the parliamentary party.

But the MP, facing allegations of sexual offences in London between 2002 and 2009, has been urged to stay away from Parliament while under investigation.

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