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Nottingham Post
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Joseph Locker

Broxtowe's Conservative MP Darren Henry filmed receiving 'lap dance' during charity drag night

An MP in Nottinghamshire was captured on camera laughing as he received a lap dance from a drag queen at a charity fundraiser which raised more than £3,000.

Darren Henry, who represents Broxtowe for the Conservatives, was invited along to a charity drag night at Oliver's Pub and Kitchen in Eastwood.

The event was held at the pub, which is owned by the brother of Strelley lion keeper, Reece Oliver, on the evening of February 19.

It had been arranged by Broxtowe's mayor, Richard MacRae, to help raise funds for Broxtowe Youth Homelessness.

More than £3,000 was raised for the charity, which helps young people who are facing homelessness in the borough, on the night.

Towards the end of the night Mr Henry was called up to the centre-stage for a lap dance.

Video footage on YouTube shows a drag queen sitting on his lap, holding a sex toy, while pretending to perform a sex act on him.

Speaking of the evening's unexpected turn, Mr Henry said: "I was very pleased to attend the charity drag night on Saturday at the invitation of Broxtowe's Mayor.

"The event raised a lot of money for Broxtowe Youth Homelessness, an incredibly worthwhile charity in my constituency.

"I had no idea I would be asked on to the stage and was not sure what to expect. I was slightly alarmed by what it entailed, but have been assured by my lovely wife that it is part of the parcel of a drag show."

Independent councillor for Stapleford North, Richard MacRae, hit out at a report which published his video and said: "Darren was not there in his capacity as MP.

"I organised the event and am grateful to Oliver's Pub and Kitchen, Condragulations Extravaganza and Mark Preston (Zandra) who all helped raised over £3,100 which all goes to Broxtowe Youth Homelessness.

"I am forever grateful to the LGBTQ+ community who, without their help and support, we would not have raised this amazing amount of money. Every single penny goes directly to BYH to help in the amazing work they do."

He was critical of a separate online report which he said had "a pop for something that was so positive".

"Darren was 100 percent setup on the evening," he added.

"All in good fun, all for a good cause and every single person there had an absolutely amazing evening."

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