Boris given 'first-hand account' of allegations against Pincher before his promotion

Boris Johnson was given a 'first-hand account' of allegations against MP Chris Pincher before his promotion

However, the BBC later reported that Mr Johnson was made aware of a formal complaint about Mr Pincher's "inappropriate behaviour" while the MP was a minister in the Foreign Office from 2019-20.

Mr Rees-Mogg told Andrew that Mr Pincher "was never found guilty of any wrongdoing... nor was he found guilty by an inquiry".Pressed on whether the persistent allegations of inappropriate behaviour should have stopped Mr Pincher being appointed deputy chief whip, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "There were rumours. I think prime ministers have to be just. They can't just say I've heard a bit of gossip and I think you've done something I wouldn't approve of.

The Prime Minister's spokesman said the alleged behaviour by Mr Pincher fell "well below" the standards expected in Government. Mr Pincher faces an investigation by Parliament's Independent Complaints and Grievance Scheme after one of the men he allegedly groped last week at the Carlton Club submitted a formal complaint.

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