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Losing the whip: who are the 18 UK MPs sitting as independents?

There are now more independents suspended by their parties than Lib Dems in the House of Commons

The Guardian - UK

Minister denies ‘cultural issue’ among Tory MPs after Crispin Blunt’s arrest

Gillian Keegan says to trust in due process as eighth Conservative loses whip over sexual misconduct allegations since 2019

The Guardian - UK

Westminster sleaze: All the MPs embroiled in sexual misconduct scandals in parliament

MPs from both the Tories and Labour have faced sanctions over their behaviour in recent years

The Independent UK

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Vote on plans to bar MPs accused of sexual or violent offences delayed

Staff will be left at risk if proposals to ban members under police investigation from Westminster estate dropped, unions say

The Guardian - UK

Previous punishments for MPs which could set bar for 10-day Boris Johnson suspension

Sanction of 10 days or more could destroy former PM’s political future by threatening by-election

The Independent UK

Rishi Sunak urged to block suspended Tories from standing for party in election

Currently six former Tory MPs sit in the Commons as independents over disciplinary matters - including allegations of sexual assault, harassment and drug abuse. Only one has ruled out standing in the next election

Daily Mirror

Independents now outnumber Lib Dems after Andrew Bridgen loses Tory whip

There are now 15 independent MPs in Parliament, all of whom have been suspended from their former parties.

The Independent UK

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Conor Burns’ dismissal: which other Tories have faced misconduct allegations?

The former trade minister is the latest in a long line of Tory MPs to bring scandal to the party

The Guardian - UK

Tory sleaze: The disgraced MPs and ministers forced to quit, lose the whip or who are behind bars

In July, deputy chief whip Chris Pincher quit after admitting he had ‘far too much’ to drink at a social event

The Independent UK

Tory MPs: Resignations and expulsions amid scrutiny of sleaze in Westminster - OLD

Chris Pincher said he had ’embarrassed myself and other people’ after having had ‘far too much’ to drink.

The Independent UK

List of sexual misconduct allegations made against MPs

A Conservative MP arrested on suspicion of rape has been released on bail

The Guardian - UK

Which politicians have been punished for bullying and bad behaviour?

Labour’s Liam Byrne is set to be suspended for two days.

The Independent UK

Crispin Blunt’s defence of sex offender MP revives stench of impunity

Analysis: Imran Ahmad Khan case puts Westminster’s culture of bullying and abuse back in spotlight

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