Tory whip steps down as more MPs are caught up in harassment scandal

Conservative MP Chris Pincher has “voluntarily stood down” from the whips’ office and referred himself to the party’s complaints procedure and the police following an allegation about his behaviour, a Downing Street spokesman said.The move came after two other Conservative MPs, Dan Poulter and Daniel Kawczynski, were referred to the party’s new internal party disciplinary system, it was announced on Sunday.