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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Peter Walker Deputy political editor

Crispin Blunt: outspoken Tory with an independent side

Crispin Blunt.
Crispin Blunt, who was released on unconditional bail, has represented the Surrey town since 1997. Photograph: Zoe Norfolk/Getty Images

During more than a quarter of a century in parliament, Crispin Blunt has become known as an often single-minded politician and an occasionally unusual Conservative, even if a career largely on the backbenches means he is far from a household name.

Blunt, however, received significant attention on Thursday after announcing he was the MP arrested on suspicion of rape and possession of drugs, an investigation he said he was confident would end without any charges.

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