Byelection likely as Chris Pincher faces suspension over groping claims

Recommendations of standards committee inquiry will trigger recall petition in Pincher’s Tamworth constituency

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Rishi Sunak faces the prospect of yet another byelection after a parliamentary report into groping allegations against Chris Pincher recommended that the former government whip be suspended as an MP for eight weeks.

The suspension will automatically trigger a recall petition in Pincher’s constituency of Tamworth if approved by MPs. If 10% of constituents sign it then there will be a byelection.

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