Well, that's one political mess partially wrapped up.
Former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt won't be facing charges over rape allegations, Surrey Police confirmed yesterday. The whole thing started back in October 2023 when the 64-year-old ex-justice minister got arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and - here's where it gets interesting - possession of controlled substances. Because apparently one scandal wasn't enough.
I remember when this story first broke. My colleague texted me: "Another Tory MP down." The party suspended him faster than you could say "damage control," and told him to stay away from Parliament entirely. Smart move, considering how these things usually play out in the press.
The Extortion Twist Nobody Saw Coming
Blunt didn't just deny the allegations - he went nuclear. Accused his accuser of attempted extortion. Bold strategy. Risky as hell, but bold.
The dad-of-two from Reigate basically said "not only am I innocent, but you're trying to shake me down." That's either the move of someone who's completely innocent or someone with absolutely nothing left to lose.
But Wait, There's More...
Here's the kicker though - while the rape investigation is done, Blunt's still under investigation for drug possession. So is another guy in his 50s who got caught up in this whole mess. Surrey Police basically said "we're done with the sex stuff, but let's talk about those controlled substances."
The police statement was pretty straightforward: "Extensive enquiries have been carried out" and they determined there wasn't enough evidence to proceed on the rape allegation. Fair enough. But that drug possession thing? Yeah, that's still hanging around like a bad smell.
Political Timing is Everything
Blunt had already decided to step down as MP for Reigate last year, which was probably the smartest career move he made in 2023. Getting out before the general election meant he could avoid the whole "will voters forgive me" question.
Poor guy went from being a justice minister to being suspended from his own party and banned from Parliament. That's got to sting.
The investigation started after someone reported the alleged rape in October 2023, and both men were arrested on October 25th in Horley. Now we're in January 2025 and we're finally getting some resolution. That's over a year of this hanging over everyone's heads.
What Happens Next?
The drug possession investigation continues. Surrey Police made it clear that "enquiries into this matter are ongoing," so Blunt isn't completely in the clear yet.
It's weird how these political scandals play out. One day you're a respected MP, the next you're headline news for all the wrong reasons. Then months later, it's just a brief police statement confirming what everyone suspected might happen anyway.
At least now Blunt can say he was cleared of the most serious allegation. Whether that's enough to salvage whatever's left of his reputation... well, that's another story entirely.
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