Roberts will not have Conservative whip restored but will be able to sit as an independent MP in parliament

A disgraced Conservative MP will be allowed to rejoin the party on Monday, despite an independent investigation finding that he sexually harassed a junior member of staff.

Rob Roberts, who represents Delyn in north Wales, will end a 12-week suspension from the Conservatives and have his membership restored, the party confirmed. However, he will not have the Tory whip restored in the House of Commons so he will continue to sit as an independent MP in parliament.

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