Russell Brand arriving at Southwark Crown Court on 4 November 2026. He is seen from the side, has a beard and sunglasses and is wearing a grey suit and open-necked white shirt Image source, Press Association
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Brand was jailed this week after being convicted of one count of rape and three counts of sexual assault

ByJenna Moon
  • Published28 minutes ago

A discussion over a staggered age of consent is to take place, the work and pensions secretary has said, as the government faces calls to change the law following allegations against Russell Brand.

Speaking to the BBC's Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Pat McFadden said that "appalling" stories of "abuse of power by powerful men" have emerged this week.