Chris Pincher MP is facing a suspension from the House of Commons for eight weeks after a report into groping claims against him.
Mr Pincher, who no longer sits as a Conservative, quit as deputy chief whip last summer after being accused of assaulting two male guests at the exclusive Carlton Club in London.
The 53-year-old’s actions eventually led to the downfall of Boris Johnson, after it emerged the then prime minister was aware of an investigation into Mr Pincher’s conduct three years before, yet still appointed him to a role involving MPs’ welfare.
The parliamentary watchdog launched its investigation in October, looking at whether Mr Pincher’s actions caused “significant damage to the reputation of the House” – a breach of the members’ code.
In its conclusions, released this morning, it said his conduct had been “completely inappropriate, profoundly damaging to the individuals concerned, and represented an abuse of power”.
And it said his actions would “significantly impact public perception of the House and its members”.
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