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Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents?

There are now more independents suspended by their parties than Lib Dems in the House of Commons

The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2024

Minister denies ‘cultural issue’ among Tory MPs after Crispin Blunt’s arrest

Gillian Keegan says to trust in due process as eighth Conservative loses whip over sexual misconduct allegations since 2019

The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2023

Westminster sleaze: All the MPs embroiled in sexual misconduct scandals in parliament

MPs from both the Tories and Labour have faced sanctions over their behaviour in recent years

The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023

Conor Burns’ dismissal: which other Tories have faced misconduct allegations?

The former trade minister is the latest in a long line of Tory MPs to bring scandal to the party

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7, 2022

Tory sleaze: The disgraced MPs and ministers forced to quit, lose the whip or who are behind bars

In July, deputy chief whip Chris Pincher quit after admitting he had ‘far too much’ to drink at a social event

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster - OLD

Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.

The Independent UK · Jul 1, 2022

List of sexual misconduct allegations made against MPs

A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail

The Guardian - UK · May 18, 2022

Which politicians have been punished for bullying and bad behaviour?

Labour’s Liam Byrne is set to be suspended for two days.

The Independent UK · Apr 28, 2022

Crispin Blunt’s defence of sex offender MP revives stench of impunity

Analysis: Imran Ahmad Khan case puts Westminster’s culture of bullying and abuse back in spotlight

The Guardian - UK · Apr 12, 2022