Conservative Party MP Chris Pincher has tendered his resignation, as he lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the Commons Standards Committee after groping allegations.

Conservative Party MP Chris Pincher has tendered his resignation, as he lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension from the Commons Standards Committee after groping allegations. This necessitates yet another by-election that, if the Conservatives lose it, will put additional pressure on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. After probing the accusations and verifying whether the ex-deputy chief whip caused "significant damage to the reputation of the House," the Commons declared the sanction in July. The move implies a by-election in Pincher's constituency of Tamworth in Staffordshire, which has a conservative majority of roughly 20,000, PA news agency reported. Pincher did not plead against the breach. He argued to the Independent Expert Panel (IEP) that the punishment was disproportionate. However, the IEP upheld the sanction, calling his arguments "misconceived or erroneous." In June 2022, Chris Pincher stepped down as deputy chief whip after he was accused of groping two men while drinking at the Carlton Club in central London. Later, he was suspended by the Conservative Party. "I have said already I will not stand at the next general election," he stated in his resignation on Thursday, September 7. "However, following the Independent Expert Panel's decision. I wanted to talk to my office team and family," he added. ALSO READ | PM Modi's 12-point plan: India-ASEAN connectivity a viable alternative to China's BRI Pincher has comfortably won the Tamworth seat since 2010. In the last general election, he won by 19,634 votes. He called Tamworth "a wonderful place" and said that it was an honour to represent its people. He said, "I do not want my constituents to be put to further uncertainty, and so, in consequence, I have made arrangements to resign and leave the Commons." "I shall make no further comment at this time," said Pincher. The by-election might come as bad news to UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak after a line of damaging losses in the elections in 2023. Ex-culture secretary Nadine Dorries' harsh exit from the Commons last week has already opened up a contest in Mid Bedfordshire for October 19. Pincer's accusations also led to Boris Johnson's downfall. He appointed Pincer to a government position despite knowing about the investigation three years earlier. After the Commons released their report in July, Pincher said he had "sought professional medical help." The report said, "Pincher's conduct had been 'completely inappropriate, profoundly damaging to the individuals concerned, and represented an abuse of power.'" The Conservative Party has held the Tamworth seat since 1931. Dorries held on to it in 2019 by 24,664 votes over second-place Labour. However, the Tories are sceptical of any electoral test after a sustained period in which national polling has put the party far behind the Labour Party. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

UK: Tory ex-whip Chris Pincher steps down as MP after losing appeal against Commons suspension over groping

Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher has resigned from the House of Commons after losing his appeal against a proposed Commons suspension for drunkenly groping two men.

UK: Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher resigns from House of Commons

UK Tory MP Chris Pincher has been suspended for eight weeks after a probe found him guilty of groping two men at a London club last year.

Parliament's standards committee released a statement saying that his "completely inappropriate" behaviour was an "abuse of power".

Pincher said that he wanted to "apologise sincerely" for his conduct, further adding that he had sought professional medical help, which is "ongoing".

Pincher is due to stand down as an MP at the next general election, which is scheduled to take place next year.

Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the report was "shocking," and Pincher should "do the decent thing" and resign as an MP immediately, reports&nbsp;BBC.

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The incident took place at the Carlton Club, a private members club in central London, and was examined by Parliament's standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg.

<h2>Pincher was heavily intoxicated</h2>

After a year-long investigation, commissioner Daniel Greenberg found out that Pincher had groped a then-employee of the House of Lords.

He groped his arm and neck and then his bottom. As per BBC reports, Greenberg also found during the probe that the MP had also groped a civil servant on his bottom and then his testicles.

Pincher was "heavily intoxicated" at the time and remembers "feeling hot and saying to someone ‘I’m alright’," the commissioner wrote.

But he "does not recall any other details about the evening or how he got home," Greenberg added.

The victim told the commissioner that he was deeply affected by the incident and it continues to haunt him and affect his sleep.

The cross-party Standards Committee said Pincher's actions amounted to "sexual misconduct" and his behaviour was "unwanted, upsetting and inappropriate".&nbsp;

In a report after the investigation, MPs on the cross-party standards committee which examines complaints against MPs, concluded Pincher's "profoundly damaging" behaviour "represented an abuse of power".

They further added that his conduct had broken the Commons behaviour code by causing significant damage to the reputation of the parliament.

Their report added that, in a written submission, Pincher had accepted his behaviour "damaged his own reputation and that of the government".&nbsp;

The committee however further added that Pincher declined the suggestion that he had done 'significant damage' to the reputation of the Parliament, further arguing that he was speaking at the club as a former minister rather than as an MP.

Pincher now has 10 days to appeal to an independent expert panel, if he can provide new evidence.

(With inputs from agencies)

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UK Tory MP Chris Pincher has been suspended for eight weeks after a probe found him guilty of groping two men at a London club last year. Parliament's standards committee released a statement saying that his "completely inappropriate" behaviour was an "abuse of power".

UK Tory MP Chris Pincher has been suspended for eight weeks after a probe found him guilty of groping two men at a London club last year. Parliament's standards committee released a statement saying that his "completely inappropriate" behaviour was an "abuse of power". Pincher said that he wanted to "apologise sincerely" for his conduct, further adding that he had sought professional medical help, which is "ongoing". Pincher is due to stand down as an MP at the next general election, which is scheduled to take place next year. Labour deputy leader Angela Rayner said the report was "shocking," and Pincher should "do the decent thing" and resign as an MP immediately, reports BBC. Also read: UK Foreign Secretary James Cleverly warns against any direct attacks on Indian High Commission in London The incident took place at the Carlton Club, a private members club in central London, and was examined by Parliament's standards commissioner Daniel Greenberg. Pincher was heavily intoxicated After a year-long investigation, commissioner Daniel Greenberg found out that Pincher had groped a then-employee of the House of Lords. He groped his arm and neck and then his bottom. As per BBC reports, Greenberg also found during the probe that the MP had also groped a civil servant on his bottom and then his testicles. Pincher was "heavily intoxicated" at the time and remembers "feeling hot and saying to someone ‘I’m alright’," the commissioner wrote. But he "does not recall any other details about the evening or how he got home," Greenberg added. The victim told the commissioner that he was deeply affected by the incident and it continues to haunt him and affect his sleep. The cross-party Standards Committee said Pincher's actions amounted to "sexual misconduct" and his behaviour was "unwanted, upsetting and inappropriate". In a report after the investigation, MPs on the cross-party standards committee which examines complaints against MPs, concluded Pincher's "profoundly damaging" behaviour "represented an abuse of power". They further added that his conduct had broken the Commons behaviour code by causing significant damage to the reputation of the parliament. Their report added that, in a written submission, Pincher had accepted his behaviour "damaged his own reputation and that of the government". The committee however further added that Pincher declined the suggestion that he had done 'significant damage' to the reputation of the Parliament, further arguing that he was speaking at the club as a former minister rather than as an MP. Pincher now has 10 days to appeal to an independent expert panel, if he can provide new evidence. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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UK: Tory ex-whip Chris Pincher steps down as MP after losing appeal against Commons suspension over groping

UK: Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher resigns from House of Commons

UK Tory MP faces eight-week ban over groping incident

Chris Pincher faces six new claims of inappropriate behaviour, PM Johnson under pressure