Chris Pincher

2022 - 7 - 6

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Explained: The Chris Pincher scandal that has rocked UK politics ... (News9 Live)

Pincher had also been accused of "touching up" former Labour MP Tom Blenkinsop. New Delhi: The Boris Johnson government in the United Kingdom is going through a ...

Then again, when the allegations against Pincher became public, Dominic Cummings, a former aide of PM Johnson, claimed the PM had once referred to Pincher as "Pincher by name, pincher by nature", suggesting he was aware of the predatory behaviour claims. As per reports, on June 29, 2022, Pincher attended an event for the Conservative Friends of Cyprus at the Carlton Club in Piccadilly. There, he allegedly groped two men while being drunk and had to be put in a taxi to send him home. In his statement, Pincher also said, "I think the right thing to do in the circumstances is for me to resign as deputy chief whip. The prime minister was aware of media reports that others had seen over the years and some allegations that were either resolved or did not proceed to a formal complaint." Moments later, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid resigned from their positions. Pincher denied any wrongdoing, and an investigation conducted by the Conservative Party cleared him of any misconduct. Pincher had also been accused of "touching up" former Labour MP Tom Blenkinsop, who asked him back off in not-so-polite language. I owe it to you and the people I've caused upset to, to do this." New Delhi: The Boris Johnson government in the United Kingdom is going through a tumultuous phase right now, with Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak and Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Sajid Javid resigning from their respective posts. At that time, Pincher said, "I do not recognise either the events or the interpretation placed on them" and added, "If Mr Story has ever felt offended by anything I said then I can only apologise to him". In July 2019, Boris Johnson brought Pincher back to the government, and he became a Foreign Office minister and then a housing minister. Moreover, both of them expressed a lack of confidence in the leadership of PM Johnson. Johnson is being severely criticised for his shifting claims on Chris Pincher, a lawmaker accused of sexual misconduct. But the seasoned politician is not new to controversies.

Chris Pincher by-election: Who would win if Tory MP resigns? (Daily Express)

CHRIS PINCHER has caused chaos in Downing Street after Boris Johnson was forced to admit it was a 'mistake' to appoint the MP as Deputy Chief Whip.

Despite the resignations of Mr Sunak and Mr Javid last night, the Prime Minister has vowed to carry on in his role in Number 10. However, last month the Lib Dems overturned a 24,000 Tory majority in Tiverton and Honiton, creating a climate for Tory safe seats to swing to opposition parties. CHRIS PINCHER has caused chaos in Downing Street after Boris Johnson was forced to admit it was a "mistake" to appoint the MP as Deputy Chief Whip. The latest Tory Party scandal has led to the resignation of Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid, and piled further pressure on the Prime Minister. If Mr Pincher resigns as MP for Tamworth, who would win?

Chris Pincher: Who is the former deputy chief whip at the centre of ... (The Independent)

Chris Pincher resigned as deputy chief whip after being accused of drunkenly groping two men at a party.

“The guy was so drunk that he could barely speak and was unable to tell the driver where he lived. To characterise the allegations as ‘unsubstantiated’ is therefore wrong.” Mr Pincher was later “frogmarched to the door and poured into a black cab,” the source alleged. he carried on until I was able to move away.” “I shook my head and said no, I don’t want that, but he [Mr Pincher] just smiled… It was embarrassing to watch, actually, and completely out of order.”

Police probed Chris Pincher assault allegations (BBC News)

Two police forces investigated allegations of sexual assault by a man believed to be the MP Christopher Pincher. Complaints were made about two alleged ...

"Officers conducted a number of inquiries, including speaking to the alleged victim," it said. The force said no arrests were made following the report of the offence alleged to have occurred in the county. The MP for Tamworth previously issued a denial to Channel 4 News, saying the first he had heard of the allegations was when he was contacted by the broadcaster.

Boris Johnson's Government in crisis: Ex-Tory Vice chair slams ... (The Scotsman)

Former Tory vice-chair Bim Afolami, who resigned on Tuesday saying Boris Johnson no longer had his support, said Downing Street's handling of the Chris ...

And I, personally, just couldn't think I could defend that sort of behaviour any longer." "I think the behaviour of Downing Street over the Chris Pincher affair was really appalling. "I thought that was right, to give him that time.

Boris Johnson Vows To 'Keep Going' After Wave Of Resignations (PoliticsHome.com)

The Prime Minister has insisted the government would not "walk away" after his premiership was engulfed in crisis.

Under the party's current rules, Johnson is safe for nearly a year from facing another challenge to oust him by MPs following his success in last month's vote of no confidence. Sometimes walking away may give you some respite...but the idea you have to deliver for the country - a country that's given me, given my family everything, is the right thing to do." And it was the same when he and his mates partied through lockdown." "It was the same when his ally was on the take from the lobbyists. He added: "Anyone quitting now after defending all that hasn't got a shred of integrity. It is there for all to see, but he ignores it," he said.

How cabinet fell around Boris Johnson as Number 10 tied itself in ... (iNews)

Boris Johnson is once again fighting for his premiership after a scandal involving the former deputy chief whip prompted a series of resignations.

“However, the public rightly expect government to be conducted properly, competently and seriously. The resignations keep coming. We have to come together.” All I would say to colleagues is people don’t vote for divided teams. The Prime Minister said he was sorry to receive Mr Sunak’s resignation and praised him for providing “outstanding service” to the country. Later on Monday, a No 10 spokesperson admits the Prime Minister was “aware” of the allegations against Mr Pincher when he was appointed deputy chief whip. He says he spoke to No 10 and asked “firmly and clearly” what happened and it was made clear to him that: “The Prime Minister was not aware of any allegation or complaint made against the former deputy chief whip Chris Pincher.” Mr Quince states that the Prime Minister was “not aware of specific allegations” against Mr Pincher. Work and Pensions Secretary Thérèse Coffey tells the BBC that “to the best of my knowledge” Mr Johnson was not aware of specific allegations about Mr Pincher. The spokesman later issues a correction to say Mr Johnson was not aware of any “specific” allegations relating to Mr Pincher. No 10 says the Prime Minister was not aware of any allegations against Mr Pincher prior to appointing him to the role of deputy chief whip. In his letter to the Prime Minister, Mr Pincher says he “drank too much” and “embarrassed” himself.