Nadhim Zahawi MP says there were allegations made about Chris Pincher MP in the past which were 'investigated and they were found not to be correct' but the PM did not know the specifics of those allegations. 📺 Sky 501, Freeview 233 and YouTube
Speaking to Sky News' Kay Burley, Mr Quince said it was a"fair question" to ask what the PM knew and one he had put to Number 10"firmly and clearly" before going on air.
But Labour's Jenny Chapman said she found it"impossible to believe" the PM was unaware of any claims as there were"widespread rumours" about Mr Pincher's behaviour in Westminster.Chris Pincher was appointed deputy chief whip in February, but resigned last week after he was accused of drunkenly groping two men
Asked why he believed Mr Pincher was appointed to the post in the first place, he added:"The values of this country are about innocence until proven guilty."Pincher's statement was contrite and defiant - but preventing a by-election may be out of his hands
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