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Tory MPs Face Allegations: Spencer Charged, Freeman Self-Refers

6/29/2025

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Two Tory MPs are in hot water over serious allegations. Patrick Spencer has been stripped of the whip following sexual assault charges, while George Freeman faces accusations of unethical lobbying for his paid position at GHGSat Limited. In a bid for transparency, Freeman intends to self-refer to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.

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Two Tory MPs are in hot water over serious allegations. Patrick Spencer has been stripped of the whip following sexual assault charges, while George Freeman faces accusations of unethical lobbying for his paid position at GHGSat Limited. In a bid for transparency, Freeman intends to self-refer to the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards.