Tory MP Patrick Spencer Charged with Two Sexual Assaults in London

Patrick Spencer, the Conservative MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, has been charged with two counts of sexual assault following alleged incidents involving two separate women at the Groucho Club, a private members club in central London, in August 2023. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that Spencer was interviewed voluntarily at a London police station in March 2024 before the Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charges. Spencer, who was elected to Parliament last year, is due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court on June 16. Senior Conservatives reportedly believe that a by-election, if called, could result in the seat being lost to Reform UK. The Crown Prosecution Service and police have emphasized the importance of avoiding commentary or reporting that could prejudice legal proceedings, reminding the public that Spencer has the right to a fair trial.