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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Sophie Wingate

Ex-Tory MP ‘considering building site work’ to repay £35,000 in court costs

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Ex-Tory MP Charlie Elphicke who was jailed for sexually assaulting two women has told a hearing to check on his progress in repaying £35,000 in court costs that he was considering work on a building site to come up with the money.

The 51-year-old former Dover MP presented Universal Credit and bank statements during an appearance at Uxbridge Magistrates’ Court on Friday to prove he is still unable to pay.

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