Crispin Blunt: Ex-Tory MP Faces Class A Drug Charges

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 18, 2026 9:31 AM ET

Prosecutors have charged former Conservative MP Crispin Blunt with four drug offences, the Crown Prosecution Service said. He is 65 years old.

Allegations and substances

One count relates to possession of a class A drug. The CPS says the alleged class A substance is methamphetamine.

Three counts allege possession of class B drugs. Those are named as GBL, cannabis and amphetamine.

Police attended Mr Blunt’s home in Horley on October 25, 2023. That visit was linked to a separate investigation.

Surrey Police carried out the inquiries that led to the charges. The CPS and police worked together on the case.

He is scheduled to appear at Westminster Magistrates’ Court on March 25. Prosecutors say they have enough evidence to proceed.

The CPS emphasised the need for a fair trial. It warned against any reporting or online sharing that could prejudice proceedings.

Malcolm McHaffie leads the CPS Special Crime Division. He confirmed the decision to bring criminal proceedings in the public interest.

Crispin Blunt served as the Member of Parliament for Reigate from 1997. He remained in that role until his arrest in October 2023.

Following the arrest, the Conservative whip was removed. He sat as an independent and did not stand in the 2024 election.

Parliamentary under‑secretary at the Ministry of Justice for prisons and probation, 2010–2012.
Chair of the Commons Foreign Affairs Select Committee, 2015–2017.

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