Lib Dem MP is arrested

Friday, June 19, 2026

Liberal Democrat MP Cameron Thomas has had the party whip suspended and his membership paused following his arrest during a police investigation. The party has withheld further details as the inquiry continues, and Thomas has not publicly commented on the situation.

Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament Cameron Thomas has had the party whip suspended amid an ongoing police investigation. Thomas, who has represented Tewkesbury since 2024, was reportedly arrested on Wednesday night.

A spokesperson for the Liberal Democrats confirmed that the party is unable to provide further comment while the investigation continues. In addition to the whip suspension, Thomas’s party membership has also been temporarily halted.

Thomas, a former Royal Air Force officer before entering politics, has not made any public statements regarding the matter. The circumstances surrounding his arrest have not been disclosed pending the police inquiry.