British MP admitted to psychiatric hospital after media reports

A UK Conservative MP facing claims of sexual harassment has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital after a parliamentary investigation was launched into his conduct reports The Week.

 David Warburton’s wife, Harriet, said he was suffering from severe shock and stress after The Sunday Times revealed that three women had complained about unwanted sexual advances.

It also reported allegations that he had used cocaine and failed to declare a £100,000 loan from a Russian businessman that he has since repaid.

The BBC reports that he is being investigated by an independent parliamentary committee, and has been suspended by the Conservative Party bench while investigations continue,