The former Tory whip said he did not want to put any 'further uncertainty' on his constituents and has 'made arrangements to resign and leave the Commons'
said he is resigning as an MP after losing his appeal against a suspension for drunkenly groping two men.
It paves the way for another by-election for the Conservative Party which already faces the battle toAfter weeks of uncertainty, Ms Dorries’ recent resignation triggered the by-election in her former seat, with the vote due to take place on 19 October. The Standards Committee found in July the Mr Pincher’s conduct last summer was “profoundly damaging” and amounted to an abuse of power. His actions were described as “unwanted, inappropriate and upsetting”.
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