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Independent councillors call for scandal-hit MP Chris Pincher to step down

An independent group of councillors has called for scandal-hit MP Chris Pincher to quit his post for the sake of his constituents. The breakaway Independent Future grouping on Staffordshire’s Tamworth Council claimed Mr Pincher had become ...

04 Oct 2022 at 18:31

Parliament watchdog drops probe into Chris Pincher groping claims – reports

The former deputy chief whip at the centre of the controversy that led to Boris Johnson’s demise will not be investigated by Parliament’s watchdog over allegations of drunken groping at a private members’ club, it is understood. Chris ...

25 Sept 2022 at 21:55

Sunak non-committal when asked if Chris Pincher should resign as an MP

Rishi Sunak did not say whether disgraced former Tory whip Chris Pincher should resign as an MP when challenged on a visit to Devon. Mr Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip on June 30 after allegedly groping two men at a Tory ...

01 Aug 2022 at 15:40

Johnson heads to PMQs with updated team as he tries to regain his grip on power

Boris Johnson will face MPs after tinkering with his top team as he looks to stave off a confidence vote and lay the foundations for the next election battle. After months of being dogged by partygate allegations and a fresh ...

09 Feb 2022 at 01:55

Independents now outnumber Lib Dems after Andrew Bridgen loses Tory whip

The decision to suspend the Conservative whip from Andrew Bridgen means there are now 15 independent MPs in the Commons, one more than the number of Liberal Democrats. Seven of those MPs were formerly Labour members, while ...

11 Jan 2023 at 14:09

Former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher ‘to stand down at next election’

The former deputy chief whip at the centre of the controversy that led to Boris Johnson’s fall from office is reportedly standing down at the next election after his alleged misconduct. Chris Pincher, who dramatically ...

26 Apr 2023 at 21:02

Ex-Tory whip Chris Pincher quitting as an MP after losing groping appeal

Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has said he is resigning as an MP after losing his appeal against a suspension for drunkenly groping two men, paving the way for another by-election for Rishi Sunak’s Conservatives. Mr ...

07 Sept 2023 at 14:08

Special advisers got £2.9m in severance payments amid political upheaval

Severance payments to ministers’ special advisers reached nearly £3 million over the last year amid political upheaval in Westminster, with ministers also paid more than £400,000 after job exits. The last year saw ...

20 Jul 2023 at 18:18

Top civil servant Sir Tom Scholar’s sacking cost Treasury £457,000

The controversial sacking of top Treasury civil servant Sir Tom Scholar cost the Government £457,000 in severance and other payments. Sir Tom was dismissed as the Treasury’s permanent secretary in September 2022, ...

20 Jul 2023 at 13:27

Sunak urged to send ‘strong signal’ to support efforts to clean up Westminster

Rishi Sunak should send a signal that he backs tougher measures to crack down on Westminster sleaze, a senior Tory MP said. Women and Equalities Committee chairwoman Caroline Nokes said the Prime Minister should ...

06 Jul 2023 at 23:51

MP Chris Pincher submits appeal against proposed eight-week suspension

Former Government whip Chris Pincher is appealing after he faced an eight-week suspension following allegations that he drunkenly groped two men at London’s exclusive Carlton Club last year. The Standards ...

20 Jul 2023 at 20:54

By-election date confirmed for Chris Pincher’s Tamworth constituency

The Tamworth by-election triggered by the resignation of the former Tory whip Chris Pincher will be held on Thursday October 19, it has been confirmed. Mr Pincher, who had represented the constituency ...

13 Sept 2023 at 10:49

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