Former Tory MP accused of lying to voters was hurt by ‘unbelievable’ claims

  A former Tory MP accused of lying to voters and forging signatures to boost chances of local election victories told police he was ‘hurt’ by the ‘absolutely unbelievable’ claims, a court heard. Dr Bob Spink, 69, is said to have given predominantly elderly residents familiar with him from past votes a ‘spiel or patter’ whilst canvassing on doorsteps. Spink was elected as the Conservative MP for Castle Point, near Basildon in Essex, between 1992 and 1997, winning the seat…