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A former Labour councillor charged with blackmailing an ex-Conservative MP as part of an investigation into an alleged Westminster honeypot has appeared in court.

Oliver Steadman appeared at Southwark Crown Court on Monday, December 1.

The 28-year-old is charged with one count of blackmail and five charges of improper use of a public electronic communications network.

He was not required to enter any pleas to the charges during a short hearing.

Steadman was charged as part of an investigation into an alleged Westminster honeypot.

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