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Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 2 min read 100% complete by Jamie Grierson and Emine SinmazJanuary 23, 2026 at 04:41 PM
Former Tory councillor admits drugging and raping wife over 14-year period
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Former Conservative councillor Philip Young, 49, admitted to nearly 50 offenses against his former wife, Joanne Young, between 2010 and 2024. At Winchester Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to multiple counts of rape, administering a substance to stupefy, voyeurism, assault by penetration, sexual assault, and publishing obscene articles. He pleaded not guilty to charges related to indecent images of children and extreme pornography. Five other men also appeared in court, pleading not guilty to various charges related to alleged offenses against Joanne Young. Philip Young was a councillor on Swindon borough council from 2007 to 2010.

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Key Player Opposition Context
Mohammed Hassan 35% Sharnbrook 35% Norman Macksoni 35% Richard Wilkins 35% Dean Hamilton 35% Swindon ×340% Enfield ×240% Connor Sanderson-Doyle 40% Winchester Crown Court 50% Conservative Party 60% Joanne Young ×585% Philip Young ×695%

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rape 100% drugging 90% sexual assault 80% domestic abuse 70% sexual offences 70% voyeurism 60% former councillor 50% obscene articles 50% winchester crown court 40%

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Very Negative
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The Guardian - World News
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Center-Left (-0.40)
Far LeftCenterFar Right
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90%
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Winchester Crown Court

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