Former government whip Chris Pincher’s conduct “was completely inappropriate, profoundly damaging to the individuals concerned, and represented an abuse of power”, an inquiry by Parliament’s standards watchdog found. Parliament’s standards watchdog has recommended a potentially by-election triggering eight-week suspension for former government whip Chris Pincher for “completely inappropriate” conduct.
The Standards Committee report said: “The breach we are considering is solely whether Mr Pincher has caused significant damage to the reputation and integrity of the House as a whole, or of its Members generally. The perception that MPs can engage in such conduct with impunity does significantly impact public perception of the House and its Members.
“We therefore recommend that Mr Pincher be suspended from the service of the House for eight weeks.” Deputy Labour leader Angela Rayner called on Chris Pincher to resign as an MP.
