An MP has denied two counts of sexual assault allegedly carried out at a personal members’ membership in central London.
Patrick Spencer, who represents Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, is accused of cupping the breasts of two girls over their garments on the Groucho Membership in August 2023.
The 37-year-old confirmed his full title and date of beginning earlier than pleading not responsible to the offences at Westminster Magistrates’ Court docket.
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The Groucho Membership in Soho, London. Pic: PA
He is because of seem at Southwark Crown Court docket on 14 July.
Spencer was suspended from the Conservative Celebration and had the whip withdrawn after the fees have been introduced.
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The MP pleaded not responsible to 2 offences. Pic: PA
The politician was first elected to parliament final yr with a majority of 4,290.
Legal professionals performing for the MP have beforehand stated he “categorically denies the charges” and would defend towards the allegations “robustly in court”.
The Groucho Membership, on Dean Road, opened in 1985 and have become a famend assembly place for A-list celebrities and others, together with actors, comedians and media executives.
The membership was named after the comic and actor Groucho Marx, who reportedly as soon as stated he would refuse to affix any membership that may have him as a member.
