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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kate Devlin

Former Tory MP charged with possession of class A drugs

Former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt, who had the whip removed following his arrest in October 2023 - (UK parliament)

Former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt has been charged with four drugs offences, prosecutors have said.

The 65-year-old ex-justice minister, who represented Reigate for more than 25 years, is accused of one count of possessing a class A drug and three of possessing a class B drug.

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