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A Labour MP has been suspended pending investigation after the party received a complaint against him.

It is understood party chiefs are investigating a complaint against Hartlepool MP Mike Hill - which was revealed just as the party's conference kicks off in Brighton.

The Sunday Times reported a woman a complaint to the party this month, accusing the MP of unwanted sexual advances.

The woman also contacted police, the newspaper reported.

It is understood Mr Hill has lost the party whip and party membership while he is investigated.

Mr Hill denied the allegations and said he will co-operate with the investigation.

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A Labour spokeswoman said: “The Labour Party takes all complaints of sexual harassment extremely seriously, which are fully investigated and any appropriate disciplinary action taken in line with the Party’s rules and procedures.

“We are determined to challenge and overturn sexual harassment and misogyny within politics and across society as a whole.

"We cannot comment on individual complaints."

The Labour party now operates a helpline dedicated to sexual harassment allegations.

Party sources also say independent investigators look at evidence and cases are anonymised.

Mr Hill, 56, has been the MP for Hartlepool since the 2017 snap election.

His office later issued a statement saying: "Mike completely rejects these allegations and will co-operate fully with any investigation.

"Mike’s office in Hartlepool, is still open and operating normally for any casework or constituency matters.”