Conor Burns sacked from government following a complaint of 'serious misconduct'

Conor Burns has been sacked from the Government following a complaint of “serious misconduct,” with his Tory whip suspended pending investigation. The investigation will examine “allegations of inappropriate behaviour” made against the MP for Bournemouth West earlier this week at the Conservative conference. According to The Sun, the former trade minister says he will co-operate fully with the probe and “looks forward to clearing his name.” Liz Truss had appointed Mr Burns as minister of state in the Department for International Trade. Watch more on Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/news Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video catalog: https://www.youtube.com/c/theindependent/videos Videos, daily editorial and more: http://www.theindy.com Click here to get the best of The Independent daily: https://www.independent.co.uk/newsletters Like The Independent on Facebook: https://www.fb.com/TheIndependentOnline Follow The Independent on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Independent Follow The Independent on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.independent Download the iOS & Android app: https://www.independent.co.uk/subscribe/app Help to support truly independent journalism. Every dollar you contribute will directly fund additional special reports and investigations from a free-thinking, award-winning newsroom you can trust - https://www.independent.co.uk/donations Subscribe to Independent Premium for exclusive content & live events: https://bit.ly/2MiOONB