Byelection likely as Chris Pincher faces suspension over groping claims
by Ben Quinn Political correspondent from on (#6CRA7)
Recommendations of standards committee inquiry will trigger recall petition in MP's Tamworth constituency
Rishi Sunak faces the prospect of yet another byelection after a parliamentary report on 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, there will be a byelection.
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