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Former MP Conor McGinn Denies Groping Charges in Court

2/27/2026

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Former MP Conor McGinn, 41, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court to deny charges.
Prosecutor Colin Witcher said McGinn allegedly groped the woman after she rejected him in July 2022.
The Labour Party initially investigated before referral to the Metropolitan Police.
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 to 2023 and is set to stand trial starting November 16.
He remains on unconditional bail.

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Former MP Conor McGinn, 41, appeared in Westminster Magistrates’ Court to deny charges.
Prosecutor Colin Witcher said McGinn allegedly groped the woman after she rejected him in July 2022.
The Labour Party initially investigated before referral to the Metropolitan Police.
McGinn served as MP for St Helens North from 2015 to 2023 and is set to stand trial starting November 16.
He remains on unconditional bail.