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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sam Blewett

PM ‘didn’t know specific claims’ about Chris Pincher before giving him whips job

PA Wire

Boris Johnson did not know “specific claims” about Chris Pincher before appointing him deputy chief whip, a Cabinet minister has argued despite numerous sexual misconduct allegations.

Therese Coffey battled to defend the prime minister on Sunday over his decision to give the MP who has been stripped of the Conservative whip a key ministerial role.

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