The Independent Expert Panel has rejected Christ Pincher’s appeal over his eight-week Commons suspension, paving the way for a recall petition in his Tamworth constituency. And almost certainly another by-election…

The Panel didn’t hold back:

“We consider that the appellant’s arguments are misconceived or erroneous. The sanction is far from being arbitrary or disproportionate. The Committee’s recommended sanction is upheld.”

Read the full report below: