In a statement, the Tamworth MP said he “respected” the prime minister’s decision to suspend the whip, adding that he would “fully co-operate” with an investigation into his conduct. “I respect the Prime Minister’s decision to suspend the whip pending an investigation and I will fully cooperate with her,” he added. “As I told the Prime Minister, I drank too much on Wednesday night, embarrassing myself and others and I am truly sorry for the trouble I caused. “The stresses of the last few days, on top of those of the last few months, have made me accept that I would benefit from professional medical support. “I am in the process of seeking it now and hope to be able to return to my duties in my constituency as soon as possible.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced pressure over his delay in suspending the Tory whip from Mr Pincher – as Downing Street was accused of “double standards” in the difference between his handling of the crisis compared to that of Neil Parris, who resigned after admitting to watching pornography. in the Commons. Use Chrome browser for more accessible video player 0:54 Former Tory MP Neil Parish says there are double standards after delay in suspending Tory whip Chris Pincher following allegations of ‘drunken groping’. Mr Pincher resigned as deputy Tory leader after allegations of unwanted touching emerged at London’s Carlton Club on Thursday. He will now stand as an independent in the Commons, but will remain MP for Tamworth in Staffordshire. But his future hangs in the balance as critics insist his position is untenable and demand by-elections. Read more: Boris Johnson rules out calling snap election amid speculation The controversy engulfing Mr Pincher comes as a shadow cabinet minister claimed parliament was “not a safe place to work”. Shadow Defense Secretary Luke Pollard told Sky News that “wholesale change” was needed as he called for “higher standards” in the policy.
title: “Chris Pincher Seeks Professional Medical Support After Goofing Allegations Political News " ShowToc: true date: “2022-11-01” author: “Ruth King”
In a statement, the Tamworth MP said he “respected” the prime minister’s decision to suspend the whip, adding that he would “fully co-operate” with an investigation into his conduct. “I respect the Prime Minister’s decision to suspend the whip pending an investigation and I will fully cooperate with her,” he added. “As I told the Prime Minister, I drank too much on Wednesday night, embarrassing myself and others and I am truly sorry for the trouble I caused. “The stresses of the last few days, on top of those of the last few months, have made me accept that I would benefit from professional medical support. “I am in the process of seeking it now and hope to be able to return to my duties in my constituency as soon as possible.” Prime Minister Boris Johnson has faced pressure over his delay in suspending the Tory whip from Mr Pincher. Analysis: PM shamed into disciplining close ally accused of coddling Image: Boris Johnson and Chris Pincher. Photo: Chris Pincher Mr Pincher resigned as deputy Tory leader after allegations of booing at London’s Carlton Club surfaced on Thursday. The MP “groped two men in front of others” at the club in the St James’s area of central London, a government source told Sky News. One of them was a Member of Parliament and the second may also be a Member of Parliament, the source added. He will now stand as an independent in the Commons, but will remain MP for Tamworth in Staffordshire. But his future hangs in the balance as critics insist his position is untenable and demand by-elections. The controversy engulfing Mr Pincher comes as a shadow cabinet minister claimed parliament was “not a safe place to work”. Shadow Defense Secretary Luke Pollard told Sky News that “wholesale change” was needed as he called for “higher standards” in the policy.
