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Lib Dem MP Cameron Thomas arrested on suspicion of assault

The Guardian · Jun 19, 2026, 4:48 PM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Cameron Thomas has been the MP for Tewkesbury since 2024.
  • Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.

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Cameron Thomas has been the MP for Tewkesbury since 2024. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAView image in fullscreen Cameron Thomas has been the MP for Tewkesbury since 2024. Photograph: Andrew Matthews/PAUK news 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

Prefer the Guardian on Google 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 membership of the party suspended.

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