A senior lawyer appointed by Reform UK to independently investigate allegations against MP Rupert Lowe has refuted statements he claims she made. Lowe, the Great Yarmouth MP, was suspended by the party and referred to the police over accusations of making violent threats against Reform's chairman. The Metropolitan Police confirmed they are assessing a complaint about "verbal threats." Additionally, allegations of bullying within Lowe’s office are being investigated by the lawyer hired by Reform UK.

Lowe has denied all allegations, calling them baseless and labeling himself a victim of "political assassination" for questioning Nigel Farage. Last week, he claimed to have spoken with the lawyer, who allegedly told him she was "shocked" at the process and that no evidence had been presented.

However, on Sunday, the lawyer, a KC whose identity remains undisclosed but whose credentials have been verified by the BBC, issued a statement contradicting Lowe. She clarified: "I have seen statements attributed to me by Mr. Lowe MP regarding my reactions to the party’s investigation process. I must correct the record—I have never expressed ‘dismay’ or ‘shock’ at any point, nor have I stated that there is ‘zero credible evidence’ against him, let alone repeatedly said so."

Lowe, in response to the lawyer’s statement, doubled down on his position, insisting no evidence had been provided against him. He maintained that the KC had been requesting evidence but had received none. "I have spoken with the KC at length over the phone and via messages. She has been helpful and professional, despite the difficult position Reform has placed her in," he said.

On Friday, Reform UK released a statement confirming an independent investigation, which Lowe dismissed, claiming the lawyer was "dismayed" that such an announcement was made before the inquiry had even begun. Reform also alleged Lowe had refused to cooperate with the investigation, a claim he called "an outright lie."

Lowe has since consulted his legal team and intends to take legal action, asserting, "I won’t let my reputation be destroyed as part of a political assassination just because I dared to question Nigel Farage. You have to stand up to bullies, and that’s exactly what I’m doing." His suspension followed an interview with the Daily Mail, in which he criticized Reform under Farage's leadership as "a protest party led by the Messiah." As a result, Reform removed the party whip, leaving Lowe as an independent MP.

Reform UK spokeswoman Ann Widdecombe acknowledged the controversy as "temporarily damaging" but dismissed concerns about its long-term impact. Speaking on BBC Radio 4’s Westminster Hour, she remarked, "All political parties face disruptions like this from time to time. We should allow the investigation to conclude before making any judgments."

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