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Tory MP at centre of rape investigation gets go-ahead to run for re-election

Exclusive: The unnamed MP has been free to continue working in his community while on bail, including with children

By Ruby Lott-Lavigna
Tory MP at centre of rape investigation gets go-ahead to run for re-election
The Conservative MP accused of sexual offences has been barred from Westminster while on bail. | Canva (image manipulation by Carla Abreu)
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A Conservative MP on police bail after being accused of rape has been given the go-ahead by his local party to stand in the next general election, openDemocracy can reveal.

The MP, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested in May 2022 on suspicion of indecent assault, sexual assault, rape and other related charges. He has been bailed four times since his arrest.

Yet openDemocracy has seen evidence that the politician has continued working in his local community, including with children.

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