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Conservative MP suspended after groping allegation

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Published by News DeskPublished 1 July 2022 at 4:33 pm1 min read
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Chris Pincher MP, the former Tory deputy chief whip who resigned over groping allegations has been suspended by the Conservative Party.

A spokesperson from the party said: "Having heard that a formal complaint has been made to the ICGS, the PM has agreed with the Chief Whip that the whip should be suspended from Chris Pincher while the investigation is ongoing."

Chris Pincher quit his government post on Thursday for embarrassing his colleagues and himself over excessive drinking. The Sun newspaper revealed this week their former Tory deputy chief whip Chris Pincher, allegedly assaulted two other male guests.

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