Patrick Spencer: “For the time being, I'm looking forward to getting home to see my kids and getting back to work representing my…”

I have always maintained my innocence, and today’s not guilty verdict draws a very long and challenging period in my life to a close.

Our shared nightmare is now over.

Patrick Spencer MP has been found not guilty. His suspension from the Conservative Party has been lifted and the Conservative Whip has been restored.

The reality is this government needs to make cuts because it needs to fund things that it's planning to do.