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A SENIOR Tory MP was kicked out of his party’s conference today after he got involved in a “totally unacceptable” incident involving a clash with security.
Sir Geoffrey Clifton-Brown had attempted to bring his fiancee, who did not have the relevant pass, into the International Lounge at the Manchester event when he was stopped by a member of staff.
The Cotswolds MP is understood to have remonstrated with the member of staff, at which point security personnel intervened.
Mr Clifton-Brown is chairman of the International Office and Treasurer of the 1922 Committee.
A Conservative spokesman said: “The incident was totally unacceptable.
“Geoffrey has been asked to leave conference and we are establishing all of the facts to see if further action is necessary.
“We will always adopt a zero tolerance approach to any inappropriate behaviour towards our hardworking staff.”
A staff member guarding the door of the International Lounge said the incident was sparked by a disagreement.
“It was a small misunderstanding,” the man said.
The incident has echoes of the notorious “Plebgate” scandal involving Tory former chief whip Andrew Mitchell who clashed with police at the gates of Downing Street in 2012.
