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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Nina Lloyd

Former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher ‘to stand down at next election’

PA Media

The former deputy chief whip at the centre of the controversy that led to Boris Johnson’s fall from office is reportedly standing down at the next election after his alleged misconduct.

Chris Pincher, who dramatically left Government last summer after allegedly assaulting two people at the exclusive Carlton Club in London, is said to be giving up his seat of Tamworth in Staffordshire.

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