Conservative Party whip Chris Pincher resigns over allegations of ‘groping’ after ‘drinking too much’ on night out | Political news
Deputy chief executive Boris Johnson has resigned over allegations of “groping”, Sky News understands.
Chris Pincher said he drank “too much” and “badged himself and others” during a night out.
The Conservative MP for Tamworth has written to the prime minister explaining his decision to step down.
He said in his letter: “Last night I drank too much.
“I embarrassed myself and others, that’s the last thing I wanted to do and for that, I apologize to you and everyone involved.
“I think the right thing to do under the circumstances is for me to step down as deputy director whip.
“I owe it to you and the people I’ve offended to do this.”
Mr Pincher added: “I want to assure you that you will continue to have my full support from the back benches, and I wish you all the best as you deal with the aftershocks of COVID. and the challenges of international inflation.
“It has been the honor of my life to serve in Your Majesty’s Government.”
Chris Pincher has been an MP since the 2010 general election, when the Conservatives formed a coalition with the Liberal Democrats.
Prior to becoming deputy sheriff, he was Minister of Foreign Affairs for Europe and America, and Minister of Housing.
He also wrote an alcoholic column for The Critic magazine. A recent article was published under the headline: “Falling in a gin trap.”
MP Pincher has been an MP since 2010
The Tories aren’t the only parties facing dire allegations today.
Earlier this month, it was reported that SNP Congressman Patrick Grady had facing a suspension order from the House of Representatives after an allegation of sexual misconduct was upheld following a congressional investigation.
An independent panel of experts has recommended Mr Grady be suspended from the House of Commons for two days for engaging in “unwanted sexual intercourse” with a member of the party at a social event. work at a pub in 2016.
Mr. Grady was also ordered to make a public apology in the chamber and to apologize privately to the person who made the complaint.
The leader of the SNP in Westminster, Ian Blackford, was faced with the call to resign regarding the same issue.
