Crispin Blunt says in a statement he is confident he will not be charged; Imran Hussain becomes the first Labour frontbencher to sign an Early Day Motion calling for a ceasefire in Israel and Gaza.
Crispin Blunt has confirmed he is the Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape.'It has been reported that an MP was arrested yesterday in connection with an allegation of rape. I am confirming that MP was me,' the Reigate MP says in a post on X, formerly known as Twitter.'The fact of the arrest requires a formal notification of the Speaker and then my Chief Whip.
'I have now been interviewed twice in connection with this incident, the first time three weeks ago, when I initially reported my concern over extortion. 'The second time was earlier this morning under caution following arrest. 'The arrest was unnecessary as I remain ready to cooperate fully with the investigation that I am confident will end without charge.'I do not intend to say anything further on this matter until the police have completed their inquiries.
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