A Plaid Senedd Member has been suspended after allegedly breaching the code of conduct for MSs.
Member for South Wales Central Rhys ab Owen has been suspended pending an investigation by the Standards Commissioner. According to the party the suspension was "mutually agreed" and is a "neutral act".
In a statement released on behalf of Plaid Cymru Senedd Group spokeswoman said: "Rhys ab Owen MS, Plaid Cymru Member of the Senedd for South Wales Central, and the Plaid Cymru group in the Senedd have mutually agreed to his temporary suspension from the Plaid Cymru group.
"This is a neutral act, without prejudice, pending the conclusion of an investigation by the Senedd Standards Commissioner into an alleged breach of the code of conduct for Members of The Senedd."
The party has indicated that no further comment will be issued.
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