Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer has been formally charged with two counts of sexual assault following alleged incidents involving two women at the Groucho Club in Soho, London. The charges stem from separate events said to have occurred in August 2023. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) authorized the charges after reviewing evidence submitted by the Metropolitan Police.
Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer Facing Legal Charges
The 37-year-old Conservative MP voluntarily attended a London police station on March 13, 2025, for questioning. He was subsequently charged and is scheduled to appear before Westminster Magistrates’ Court on June 16, 2025. The CPS has emphasized the importance of a fair trial, warning the public and media against sharing content that could prejudice the proceedings.
Conservative Party Suspends Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer
In response to the charges, the Conservative Party immediately suspended Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer and withdrew the party whip. This means he no longer represents the party in Parliament. The party has also requested that he refrain from attending the parliamentary estate while legal proceedings are ongoing.
Spencer, who was elected in July 2024 with a majority of 4,290 votes, previously worked in finance, the Centre for Social Justice think tank, and served as a senior adviser at the Department for Education. He is the son of Lord Michael Spencer, a former Conservative Party treasurer.
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The case marks a significant development for both the local constituency and Parliament. As legal proceedings continue, the focus remains on ensuring due process is followed. Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer’s court appearance in June will likely shed more light on the allegations and determine the next legal steps.
Further updates will follow as more information becomes available.