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Neil Parish complains of ‘double standards’ in Pincher controversy

Neil Parish has said that the Conservatives cannot show ‘double standards’ and must remove the whip from former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

What is losing the whip? Seven Labour MPs are suspended

The new members defied the party line to vote in favour of an SNP amendment calling for an end to the two-child benefit cap

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022

What does removing the whip mean? All you need to know about punishment for misbehaving MPs

Removing the whip is a phrase often used about Parliament when MPs are involved in scandals - we look at what it actually involves

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Boris Johnson says he won't call snap general election

Boris Johnson said he will not be calling an early election.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2022

Boris Johnson 'told' about 'grope' Tory MP complaints before appointing him as whip

Chris Pincher resigned as Deputy Chief Whip last night following a drunken incident in a private members' club in London.

Daily Record · Jul 1, 2022

From big dog Johnson to ‘big grope’ Chris Pincher: another day in Westminster’s ‘normal’ workplace

Of course the PM and his allies backed their disgraced deputy chief whip. Just two scandals? That hardly registers these days, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK · Jul 1, 2022

Senior female Tory MPs call for Chris Pincher to be suspended

Two senior female Conservatives called on Friday for ex-deputy chief whip Chris Pincher to be suspended as a Tory MP while an investigation is carried out into groping claims.

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022

Inside Boris Johnson's luxury jet and boozy BBQ tour as scandal erupted back home

Boris Johnson was hurtled about by turbulence on his Airbus on an eight-day jaunt - but it was nothing compared to what waited for him when he landed last night. Ben Glaze reports from inside the PM's entourage

Daily Mirror · Jul 1, 2022

UK government faces new boozy scandal as deputy whip quits

Britain’s government is dealing with another boozy scandal after the deputy chief whip resigned from his post following a drunken incident this week

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Emily Sheffield: Abuse by the powerful like R Kelly and Maxwell happens when others are silent: it can’t go on

There are many disturbing examples of abuses of power we are contending with this week. It’s not just powerful individuals preying on the weak, but the power structures and influential figures around these individuals that deserve our attention. They enabled the continuation of that abuse. Either they did so for…

Evening Standard · Jul 1, 2022