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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Adam Forrest

Tory MP who blocked upskirting bill put forward for Partygate inquiry

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Conservative MP Sir Christopher Chope has been put forward to join the privileges committee inquiry investigating whether Boris Johnson misled parliament over the Partygate saga.

Mr Chope – the backbencher best known for obstructing bills to ban upskirting and tackle female genital mutilation (FGM) – would replace fellow Tory MP Laura Farris, who stepped down from the privileges committee probe.

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