A report into groping allegations in opposition to MP Chris Pincher is because of be revealed on Thursday - and he might face a major suspension.

Parliament's watchdog launched an investigation into Mr Pincher, a former deputy chief whip, in October over "actions causing significant damage to the reputation of the House as a whole, or of its members generally".

Mr Pincher might face a really vital suspension - probably as much as six weeks - after the report is revealed, Sky News understands.

If the requirements committee report finds in favour of a suspension of greater than 10 days, then a by-election might happen in Mr Pincher's Tamworth constituency - including to the three Rishi Sunak is already facing in Uxbridge and South Ruislip, Selby and Ainsty, and Somerton and Frome on 20 July.

Mr Pincher, who sits as an unbiased MP within the Commons following his suspension from the Conservative Party, has already confirmed that he will stand down at the next election.

However, a possible suspension - which must be accepted by MPs - might drive him out earlier than then if 10% of voters in his constituency signal a recall petition.

Mr Pincher quit his government role in June final 12 months after he was accused of assaulting two fellow company on the unique Carlton Club in London.

Mr Pincher was accused of groping two males in a personal members membership and apologised for "drinking far too much" and embarrassing "himself and other people".

Shortly after his resignation, it emerged Mr Pincher had been investigated for his conduct in 2019 and that Boris Johnson - who was prime minister on the time - had been instructed in regards to the probe previous to appointing him as deputy chief whip.

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The then prime minister later acknowledged he had been knowledgeable of inappropriate behaviour courting again three years, however suggested he had forgotten.

Mr Johnson's dealing with of the affair performed a major position in a lot of his ministers dropping confidence in him, finally triggering his resignation as prime minister.

A 12 months in the past at present, Sajid Javid resigned as health secretary and Mr Sunak as chancellor, kickstarting a wave of resignations that culminated in Mr Johnson's demise.