Suspended Tory MP denies sexually assaulting two women at London's Groucho Club

MP Patrick Spencer pleads not guilty to sexual assault charges at Westminster Magistrates' Court following incidents at London's Groucho Club in August 2023. Spencer, a Conservative MP elected in 2024, faces accusations of assaulting two women on the same day before taking office. A plea and trial preparation hearing is set for July 14th at Southwark Crown Court, with Spencer currently on unconditional bail after having the Conservative Party whip removed and now sitting as an independent MP.