MP pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges

An MP has pleaded not guilty to two counts of sexual assault that allegedly took place at London's Groucho Club.

Central Suffolk and North Ipswich MP Patrick Spencer is accused of two attacks on two separate women in August 2023 - before he was elected.

The 37-year-old, who became a Conservative MP at the 2024 general election, appeared at Westminster Magistrates' Court.

He is due to appear next at Southwark Crown Court on 14 July for a plea and trial preparation hearing.

Mr Spencer stood in the dock to confirm his name as Michael Patrick Spencer and his date of birth.

District Judge Paul Goldspring told the MP he was on unconditional bail.

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