Who is Crispin Blunt?
Crispin Blunt, a prominent politician and Member of Parliament for Reigate, confirmed that he was the Tory MP arrested on suspicion of rape.
Arrest and Questioning
Mr. Blunt, 60, was arrested on October 26 and questioned by police in connection with the allegation of rape. He was also questioned on suspicion of possession of controlled substances.
Political Career
Mr. Blunt has been serving as the Member of Parliament for Reigate since 1997. He previously held positions such as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Prisons and Youth Justice and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.
Current Status
Following his arrest, Mr. Blunt's Tory whip has been suspended and he has been asked to stay away from Parliament. He has been released on police bail pending further investigations.
Statement from Crispin Blunt
In a statement, Mr. Blunt confirmed that he was the arrested MP and expressed his willingness to cooperate with the investigation. He stated that he believes the investigation will end without any charges and will not comment further until the police have completed their inquiries.
Conservative Party's Response
The Conservative Party has refrained from making any comments on the matter, citing the ongoing police investigation.
