Another crisis for Boris Johnson as Tory whip resigns

Boris Johnson’s government is in crisis as a Tory whip resigned over allegations he groped two men while drunk

In his resignation letter, Chris Pincher admitted he “drank far too much” and “embarrassed myself and other people”.

Mr Pincher said in his letter: “I think the right thing to do in the circumstances is for me to resign as Deputy Chief Whip. I owe it to you and the people I’ve caused upset to, to do this.”

He said that Boris Johnson’s government will continue to have his “full support from the back benches”, adding: “It has been the honour of my life to have served in Her Majesty’s Government.”

According to sources from Downing Street, it’s unlikely Mr Pincher will face any further action, and he will remain as a Conservative MP.

The Sun newspaper first reported the resignation, saying he was drinking at the Carlton Club when he is accused of assaulting two other male guests.

The Sun reports that several concerned Tory MPs contacted the Conservative whips’ office to complain about Mr Pincher’s behaviour.

Dozens of people were present in a small room with a bar at the private members club including other MPs, ministers, club officials and people working in public relations.