Deputy leader of Reform UK Richard Tice has refused to confirm whether Rupert Lowe would be welcomed back into the party if exonerated.

The Reform UK leader was pressed on the issue during an interview with Camilla Tominey.

Camilla Tominey said: "Will he be allowed back into the party? He claims that he's innocent if he's exonerated will he be allowed back?

Richard Tice said: "You have to be able to work with people. You have to be a team player."

Camilla responded: "It's a simple question, and I know you're good at answering questions. Mr. Tice. If he's exonerated, is he welcome back?

Tice said: "The whip has been withdrawn, and we want team players that will unite. The whip has been withdrawn, and that should be the assumption. We're driving forwards. We're not holding back.

"We've got a job to do. We've got hundreds of seats to win in May. We're not going to be distracted by this noise. And you know what? I don't think the British people will be either."