Suffolk MP Facing Lobbying Claim

9 June 2013, 06:19 | Updated: 9 June 2013, 06:29

A Suffolk MP is being accused of using his position to push his private business interests

The Sunday Times has made the claims against Tim Yeo, who's the MP for South Suffolk and chairman of the Commons energy committee.

The paper alleges Mr Yeo coached the boss of a firm, owned by a company which was paying him, on how to influence the committee.

Mr Yeo denies the allegations and says he intends to contest all the allegations.