Ex-Tory whip Chris Pincher is being investigated by standards watchdog after ‘groping two men’

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Undated handout photo issued by UK Parliament of Chris Pincher. The Tory under investigation for allegedly groping two men said he is seeking "professional medical support" and hopes to return to his duties as an MP "as soon as possible". Pincher said on Saturday he is "truly sorry" and vowed to fully co-operate with the inquiry into his drunken alleged behaviour at a private members' club in London. Issue date: Saturday July 2, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story POLITICS Pincher. Photo credit should read: UK Parliament/PA Wire NOTE TO EDITORS: This handout photo may only be used in for editorial reporting purposes for the contemporaneous illustration of events, things or the people in the image or facts mentioned in the caption. Reuse of the picture may require further permission from the copyright holder.

DISGRACED MP Chris Pincher is now being formally investigated by Parliament’s sleaze watchdog for breaking Commons conduct rules.

The Standards Commissioner is examining whether Mr Pincher is guilty of “actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House as whole, or of its members”.

Chris Pincher is being investigated by Parliament’s Standards Commissioner

The inquiry kicked off last Thursday but could take months before finishing.

HOAR first revealed serious allegations against the MP for Tamworth in late June.

The former Deputy Chief Whip was caught groping two men at the glitzy Carlton Club – a private members watering hole for Tories.

Mr Pincher sensationally resigned as a whip after a complaint was lodged against him.

The next day he had the Conservative whip removed and was told to stay away from the Commons.

Since the groping story was revealed a slue of allegations against Mr Pincher came out.

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