UK's Sunak could face vote to fill seat after lawmaker suspension upheld

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LONDON (Reuters) - British Prime Rishi Sunak could face the prospect of another difficult election for a potential vacant seat in parliament, after a lawmaker lost an appeal against a proposed eight-week suspension for groping two men at a London club.

Chris Pincher, who now sits as an independent, was suspended from the ruling Conservative Party by then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson last year after being accused of sexual misconduct. Johnson's initial perceived downplaying of the allegations added to pressure that ultimately led to Johnson's resignation as prime minister.

Pincher did not appeal against the findings of parliament's standards committee, but argued the punishment was disproportionate. An independent expert panel said on Monday his arguments were"misconceived or erroneous". Sunak's Conservative Party lost two strategically important parliamentary seats in July that sent an ominous signal about the chances of winning a national election expected next year.

 

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