A Metropolitan Police investigation has been launched into claims of “verbal threats” allegedly made by former MP Rupert Lowe.

Reform said Mr Lowe had been reported to the police over alleged “threats of physical violence” to party chairman Zia Yusuf,  “on at least two occasions”.

It also claimed that two women working in the MP’s offices had made complaints about “workplace bullying” and “derogatory remarks”.

The force said it is claimed that the alleged threats were made between December 2024 and February 2025, and that inquiries are ongoing.

The Metropolitan Police released a statement saying:

 “The Metropolitan Police have now launched an investigation into an allegation of a series of verbal threats made by a 67-year-old man.”

Mr Lowe has strenuously denied the claims, saying the allegations of bullying do not relate to him and were made by staff who themselves faced disciplinary action.

He released the following statement today:

 “My lawyers have made contact with the Met Police, and have made them aware of my willingness to co-operate in any necessary investigation.

My lawyers have not yet received any contact from the police.

It is highly unusual for the police to disclose anything to the media at this stage of an investigation.

I remain unaware of the specific allegations, but in any event, I deny any wrongdoing. The allegations are entirely untrue.”

Tensions within the Reform Party

This news comes after the 67-year-old MP for Great Yarmouth was suspended from the Reform party on Friday, amid allegations of his misconduct.

Lowe suggested that he was suspended from the party for being a “tall poppy” who threatened to overshadow Nigel Farage as leader.

He said that Mr Farage “tends to fall out with” people whom he deems “capable enough to take over from him”.

Speaking on right-wing commentator Dan Wootton’s YouTube channel, Mr Lowe said it was “highly unlikely” he would return to the party but that he was not intending to stand down.

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