Labour has suspended MP Dan Norris after “being informed of his arrest”, a party spokesperson said.
The MP for North East Somerset and Hanham has also lost the party whip in the House of Commons.
A party spokesperson said on Saturday: “Dan Norris MP was immediately suspended by the Labour Party upon being informed of his arrest.
“We cannot comment further while the police investigation is ongoing.”
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