Scandal-hit MP Christopher Pincher says he is taking a leave of absence and "focused on receiving the professional medical support I need". Mr Pincher made his first public statement to his local news outlet since he resigned from his Government post last week.
In a short statement released to Birmingham Live, the MP for Tamworth said: "I am taking a leave of absence and am focussed on receiving the professional medical support I need. In the meantime, my office remains open and my staff are continuing to work hard on the local issues and queries you may have. Please do continue to use my email address if my team and I can help."
Mr Pincher plunged the Government into a new crisis last week when he dramatically quit his post as deputy chief whip over allegations he groped two people at a Conservative private members’ club.
