The parents of a Conservative activist who was found dead on railway tracks in Bedfordshire last year will today argue that his allegations of bullying should be explored during the inquest into his death.
Elliot Johnson with Mayor of London, Boris Johnson
Elliot Johnson, 21, left a note naming Mark Clarke, a former Tooting parliamentary candidate for the Tories, as a bully.
The note also said he felt betrayed by political advisor Andre Walker, who now claims the men were in a relationship.
The Johnson family will use a pre-inquest hearing in Ampthill to argue for the scope of a full investigation to be broadened so that the culture in the Conservative Party at the time is explored.
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Ray Johnson the father of Elliot Johnson the young Conservative activist who killed himself after allegedly being bullied
There is no suggestion that Mr Clarke will attend the hearing, though he may send legal representatives.
Last month, the CPS announced they would not be bringing any charges against Mr Clarke.
Mr Walker said he felt only selected information had been in the public domain and he hoped the true state of Mr Johnson's mind would be made known.
He said: "I just want to see what happens. I've been subject to constant attacks and partial truths in the media and I want to hear the evidence for myself.
"I can't win: If I go the family will be unhappy, but if I stay away they'll say I can't even be bothered to attend."
Mr Johnson, from Wisbech, Cambridgeshire, said: "I have no idea why he's planning on attending.
"It's a public hearing and it's entirely up to him, but all it will do is add discomfort to the family and serve as an act of intimidation.
"We do not wish for him to be there and he will not be welcome."
He said there was no credibility in the claims Mr Walker and Mr Johnson were in a relationship.
In the note released by the Johnson family, Mr Johnson wrote: "I have been bullied by Mark Clarke and betrayed by Andre Walker. Now all my bridges are burnt.
"Where can I go from here? I am sorry it has come to this and hope you can recover after a time."
Mr Clarke was in charge of the Conservatives' Road Trip events during the 2015 General Election campaign, taking groups of activists around the country.
He has denied the bullying allegations against him.
After the allegations came to light, the party chairman Grant Shapps resigned and the party launched an investigation into the claims.
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