South Thanet MP Craig Mackinlay has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to his 2015 General Election expenses.

The MP, 51, denied two counts of making a false election expenses declaration at the Old Bailey.

His campaign director Marion Little, 62, and election agent Nathan Gray, 28, also denied charges against them.

Ms Little, of New Road, Ware, Hertfordshire, pleaded not guilty to three counts related to aiding and abetting Mr Mackinlay and Mr Gray.

All three face a trial at Southwark Crown Court in May and are all on unconditional bail.

Mr Gray, of Hawkhurst, denied two charges of making a false election expenses declaration.

The trial starts from May 14 and is expected to last about six weeks.