Work and Pensions Secretary Therese Coffey refused to be drawn on whether Chris Pincher should stand down as an MP. She told TomSwarbrick1 “I’m aware that very specific allegations have now been made and it’s important that be taken forward.”
Speaking to Tom Swarbrick on Swarbrick on Sunday, Ms Coffey said Boris Johnson had no knowledge about "specific claims" about Chris Pincher before appointing him deputy chief whip.She added that Mr Johnson was "not aware of specific allegations" made against the former deputy chief whip.
“Other allegations have been made in the past where he underwent an investigation. Those were not upheld. “As ever I always encourage people, if they think criminal offences have been made, they should refer them to the police.”
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