DISGRACED MP Chris Pincher is now being formally investigated by Parliament’s sleaze watchdog for breaking Commons conduct rules.
The Standards Commissioner is examining whether Mr Pincher is guilty of “actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House as whole, or of its members”.
The inquiry kicked off last Thursday but could take months before finishing.
The Sun first revealed serious allegations against the MP for Tamworth in late June.
It was claimed the former Deputy Chief Whip allegedly groped two men at the glitzy Carlton Club – a private members watering hole for Tories.
Mr Pincher sensationally resigned as a whip after a complaint was lodged against him.
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The next day he had the Conservative whip removed and was told to stay away from the Commons.
Boris Johnson’s handling of the scandal sparked a row within the party which ultimately led to the PM’s resignation.
Since the groping story was revealed a slue of allegations against Mr Pincher have come out.
