The fallout of his comments continue after Mr Blunt has apologised for saying he was “utterly appalled” at a jury finding Imran Ahmad Khan guilty of the attack
“Regardless of whether comments have now been retracted, Crispin Blunt’s statement of yesterday was innapropriate misjudged and in the present circumstances we do not feel it is appropriate for Crispin to remain one of our Patrons.”
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