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Former UK MP Connor McGinn Faces Criminal Charges for Sexual Assault

Published January 27, 2026, 18:13
Former UK MP Connor McGinn Faces Criminal Charges for Sexual Assault

Former Labour MP in the UK, Connor McGinn, is facing criminal charges for sexual assault. The charge relates to an incident allegedly occurring in July 2022, following a woman's complaint. Jessica Walker, the Deputy Chief Crown Prosecutor for South London, stated that there is sufficient evidence to pursue the prosecution and that the action is in the public interest. McGinn's party membership was suspended in 2022 after the complaint was filed. McGinn remained an independent MP until the recent elections, where he failed to be re-elected. He is expected to appear in court next month to answer the charges. The case has caused turmoil in the British political scene, as McGinn was one of the most prominent figures in the Labour Party.