Newsnight’s policy editor lewis_goodall discusses Chris Pincher’s resignation as Conservative deputy chief whip, the allegations of sexual misconduct, and whether he will have the whip withdrawn Catch the latest tonight on BBC2 at 10.30pm
, saying he was drinking at the Carlton Club in central London when he is said to have assaulted two other male guests.
He added: "I think the right thing to do in the circumstances is for me to resign as deputy chief whip. I owe it to you and the people I've caused upset to, to do this." Former Tory MP Neil Parish told the BBC Mr Pincher should be suspended by the party, as he was in April was after he admitted to watching pornography in Parliament., triggering a by-election in his constituency of Tiverton and Honiton.
"There now needs to be a full investigation and in the meantime Chris Pincher should have the Conservative whip withdrawn." Multiple government ministers have also told the BBC that "of course" he should not keep the whip - despite what No10 are pushing.
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