Former Tory Whip Chris Pincher Resigns as MP Following Groping Suspension

A by-election has been triggered following a high--profile resignation from the Tory party, as Labour seek to make mid-term gains ahead of the General Election.

People walk past the Elizabeth Tower, commonly known as Big Ben, at the Houses of Parliament in London, on July 15, 2022. Dominic Lipinski/PA Media

Former Tory whip Chris Pincher has resigned as a Member of Parliament after losing his appeal against an eight-week suspension for groping two men at a private member’s club while drunk.

This decision paves the way for another by-election, adding to the challenges faced by Rishi Sunak’s Conservative party.