Chris Pincher: shamed former Tory whip adds to sense of crisis over Johnson

Disastrous' attempt to intervene over Pincher may intensify backbench calls for prime minister to go

The former Tory whip who has been suspended as an MP for allegedly groping two male colleagues said on Saturday he was seeking professional medical support" for his problems as the latest Tory sex scandal spelt yet more trouble for Boris Johnson.

Chris Pincher, who has been referred to the independent complaints and grievance scheme in relation to incidents at the Carlton Club in central London on Wednesday evening, said he was truly sorry" and that he hoped be back serving his constituents again as soon as possible."