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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

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

Rishi Sunak has a second by-election to defend after former Tory whip Chris Pincher resigned as an MP after losing his appeal against a suspension for drunkenly groping two men.

The Prime Minister conceded they will be “difficult” for his Conservative Party as they lag far behind Labour in national polls despite both seats having been previously considered as safe for the Tories.

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