Watchdog to examine allegations against former Tory MP Chris Pincher
It is not yet clear whether the watchdog will launch a formal investigation.
"You have to ask the reasons behind that. Neil was a very independent-minded Conservative backbencher. He never really sought patronage and he did hold ministers to account. Witnesses told the BBC that Mr Pincher was seen "extremely drunk" at the Carlton Club, the Conservative Party members' club in St James's, central London, on Wednesday night.
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