This year, one Conservative MP has been jailed for child sexual assault and another has been arrested on suspicion of rape.
The party has had to suspend another MP over accusations of sexual harassment and drug use, while another had to resign after watching pornography in the Commons.
Adding to this roll call of shame, Christopher Pincher quit his government job after allegedly groping two men while drunk.
Boris Johnson initially tried to stand by his deputy chief whip and only removed the whip from him after an outcry from backbenchers.
The delay showed a shameful disregard for Mr Pincher’s alleged victims and gave the impression the Prime Minister does not take sexual misconduct seriously.
Given Mr Pincher’s previous conduct, it is extraordinary Mr Johnson appointed him to the position in the first place.
But it is no accident the Tories are mired in sleaze. The Prime Minister is incapable of acting with decency and propriety and his lack of morals infects the rest of the party.
STEP UP, ANDY
Three years ago, Prince Andrew pledged to help the US authorities with their investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
He told BBC’s Newsnight programme that he was “of course” willing to talk to law enforcement agencies if it were required.
But despite requests by American prosecutors to speak to him, the prince is now reportedly refusing to cooperate. His former friend Epstein, aided by his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, trafficked and abused girls.
If Andrew has any knowledge that could help the FBI, he should contact them.
He should be thinking of the victims, not trying to claw back his lost royal position.
BEST BAR NONE
EastEnders fan Adele has set up her own “Queen Vic” bar backstage for her Hyde Park shows in London.
The pop star and soap fan can pull her own pints – as well as pulling in the crowds.
