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Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape
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Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape
George Madgwick, 37, has been bailed to appear at Portsmouth Magistrates’ Court on November 25.
3 Nov, 21:41
Novara Media
Reform Councillor Charged With Rape and Making Indecent Images of a Child
The leader of Reform UK in Hampshire county council has been charged with 12 counts of rape and two counts of making indecent images of a child, among multiple other offences. George Madgwick, 37, represents North East Havant on the council, where he leads the Reform group. He was charged on Tuesday with a total […]
3 Nov, 17:40
The Guardian
Reform UK councillor charged with 12 counts of rape
George Madgwick of Hampshire county council has been charged with a total of 35 offences
A Reform UK councillor has been charged with 12 counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
George Madgwick, a councillor on Hampshire county council, has been charged with a total of 35 offences.
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3 Nov, 14:34
BBC Politics
Reform UK councillor charged with rape and sexual assault
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) said on Tuesday that it had charged George Madgwick with 35 offences.
3 Nov, 14:30
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Reform councillor charged with 35 offences including rape
A Reform UK councillor has been charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape, and suspended by the party.
3 Nov, 14:36
Metro
Reform councillor charged with 35 offences including 12 counts of rape
A Reform UK spokesman said: 'Cllr Madgwick has been suspended from Reform UK with immediate effect'.
3 Nov, 14:31
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Reform UK councillor charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape
Reform UK councillor George Madgwick has been charged with 35 offences, including 12 counts of rape, the Crown Prosecution Service has said.
The Hampshire County Council official will appear at Portsmouth Magistrates Court on Wednesday 25 November 2026.
The charges follow a Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary investigation into allegations involving four complainants between 2008 and 2021.
A Reform UK spokesman …
3 Nov, 14:30