Hancock hearing due on Monday
Liberal Democrat MP Mike Hancock will face a disciplinary hearing next week to determine whether he should lose the party whip over "very serious allegations" of sexual assault. He strenuously denies the accusations.
Mike Hancock has 'no intention' of attending meeting
Mike Hancock has told ITV News he has no intention of attending any meeting in London, as was discussed earlier by Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Mr Hancock says he knew nothing of any talk of a meeting until 10pm last night, and confirmed that he has "no intention of giving up being a Member of Parliament".
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