BREAKING: Ex-Tory MP Chris Pincher facing Commons suspension for eight weeks over groping claims - opening prospect of another by-election Read more:
The report from the Committee on Standards detailed the accusations levelled at Mr Pincher on the night of 29 June, when he was invited to speak at the Carlton Club for an event hosted by the Conservative Friends of Cyprus.
At around midnight, Mr Pincher approached the House of Lords employee in the bar and grabbed his forearm,"holding it for longer than necessary, which made him feel uncomfortable, leading him to remove Mr Pincher's arm". It added:"The complainant describes the incident as having been traumatic and having impacted his wellbeing."
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