LNP expels north Queensland MP Jason Costigan - ABC News

The LNP has expelled its north Queensland MP Jason Costigan.

It comes less than 48 hours after Mr Costigan, the Member for Whitsunday, was suspended over a harassment complaint.

The party's state executive made the decision after holding a meeting at its headquarters in Brisbane this morning.

"The LNP fully recognises the significance of this action, and understands that removing a sitting MP will make the challenge of winning the next state election more difficult," the party said in a statement.

"However, we expect our elected representatives to meet the highest standards.

"Our priority will always be ensuring that we have the right people representing the LNP in Parliament, regardless of the political cost."

The decision leaves Mr Costigan without a party and essentially an independent.

Mr Costigan fronted the media yesterday calling his party's moves against him a "stitch-up".

"I went down there [to meet with party members] on Sunday because you know what, I thought they're not happy about how I've stuck the boot into [Prime Minister] Scott Morrison," he said.

Earlier this week the party revealed it had received a complaint from the family of a woman in relation to Mr Costigan.

He strenuously denies he acted inappropriately towards the woman, saying the allegation was "baseless".

"I can look you all in the eye and say it's utter crap — nothing bad happened, nothing sinister happened," Mr Costigan said.

More to come.

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