Pendle councillor in ‘misogyny’ row breached code of conduct – but will not face sanction

Conservative councillor Sarah Cockburn-Price breached a conduct code by accusing Liberal Democrat councillor David Whipp of misogyny, but won’t face any sanctions, according to a ruling by a standards committee. Cockburn-Price claimed Whipp had been harassing her during meetings, but the independent investigation found no evidence to support her claims. Whipp denied the allegations and supported the panel’s decision, hoping it will stop what he believes is a smear campaign against him.