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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Adam Forrest

Chris Pincher quits after groping claims sparking new by-election headache for Rishi Sunak

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Chris Pincher has announced that he is resigning his Tamworth seat immediately, sparking a fresh by-election headache for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives.

Mr Pincher – the former Tory deputy chief whip – lost his appeal against an eight-week suspension after he was found to have drunkenly groped two men at the Carlton Club last year.

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