Tory MP Crispin Blunt Acknowledges Arrest On Rape Charges

Following MP Peter Bone’s suspension, at least 11 MPs have been suspended for investigations into sexual misconduct, while the Tories face another by election

Joseph Robertson

10/26/2023|Updated: 10/26/2023

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Tory MP Crispin Blunt, 63, has self-confirmed his identity as the individual arrested by Surrey Police in Horley today on suspicion of rape and the possession of controlled substances.

He has been suspended by the Conservative Party pending the conclusion of the investigation.

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