Andrew Bridgen has been expelled from the Conservative Party for good, after comparing Covid vaccines to the Holocaust.
He was removed from the party on April 12 it was revealed earlier today.
He had already had the Conservative whip removed, meaning he was forced to sit as an independent, but he has now been expelled as an ordinary member.
A Tory spokesman said: “Mr Bridgen was expelled from the Conservative Party on 12th April following the recommendation of a disciplinary panel. He has 28 days from this date to appeal.”
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