Suspended Reform UK MP Rupert Lowe will not face any charges after being accused of making threats towards his party's chairman, the CPS has said.
A statement from the CPS's Special Crime Division chief Malcolm McHaffie reads: "Following a thorough and detailed review of the evidence in relation to an allegation of threats, we have decided that no criminal charges should be brought against a sitting MP.
"Having considered a number of witness statements, we have concluded that there is insufficient evidence to provide a realistic prospect of conviction.
"The Crown Prosecution Service's function is not to decide whether a person is guilty of a criminal offence, but to make fair, independent, and objective assessments about whether it is appropriate to present charges for a criminal court to consider.
Rupert Lowe will not face any charges after being accused of making threats by his party's leadership
PA"Based on the careful consideration of this evidence, we have decided that our legal test for a criminal prosecution has not been met."
GB News understands the CPS was handed a full file of evidence by the Metropolitan Police on April 9 over the threat allegation.
Its decision is subject to its Victims' Right to Review Scheme (VRR), where another lawyer can be asked to look at the case again.
Lowe was suspended by Reform on March 7 after being accused of "serious bullying" and making "two threats of physical violence".
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PAHe lost the whip after two female employees accused the 67-year-old of "serious bullying" in both his parliamentary and constituency offices.
The Great Yarmouth MP was also accused of making threats of "physical violence" against party chairman Zia Yusuf on two separate occasions - charges for which were dropped today.
Responding to the CPS decision, Lowe said in a statement that Reform UK had attempted to "weaponise the criminal justice system" against him.
Reiterating his opinion that Nigel Farage should not become Prime Minister, he accused the party of having reported him to the police "all because I dared to raise constructive criticisms".
Lowe reiterated his vow that Nigel Farage should not become Prime Minister as he responded to the CPS decision
GETTY"For the sin of asking legitimate questions about the party’s direction, policies, and leadership, I was vilified and targeted," he added.
"To those of you who have supported me during this incredibly difficult period - thank you.
"I have been touched by your messages of kindness.
"Without your support, and without my social media platforms, I would have been buried by their smears. I truly mean it - thank you."
