Pincher movement
Daily Mirror UK|July 05, 2022
PM forced to admit he DID know about grope claims when he gave MP job as Deputy Chief Whip
PIPPA CRERAR
Pincher movement

BORIS Johnson was aware of sexual harassment allegations about Tory MP Chris Pincher when he made him Deputy Chief Whip – and Carrie also raised concerns.

No10 said on Friday that Mr Johnson was “not aware of any allegation” before he gave Pincher a top job in February.

But yesterday the PM’s official spokesman admitted: “He did take advice on some of the allegations that had been made.”

Mr Pincher quit last week amid claims he groped two men at a Tory private members’ club.

This story is from the July 05, 2022 edition of Daily Mirror UK.

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