Tory MP Chris Pincher resigns after suspension from Commons over groping allegations

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Tory MP Chris Pincher has resigned after he lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the Commons following groping allegations made against him.

The Commons Standards Committee announced the sanction in July following an investigation into the claims and whether the former deputy chief whip caused "significant damage to the reputation of the House" - a breach of the members' code.

The move means his resignation means there will be a by-election in his constituency of Tamworth.

Read more: https://news.sky.com/story/tory-mp-chris-pincher-resigns-after-suspension-from-commons-over-groping-allegations-12956582

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