The move means there will be a by-election in his constituency of Tamworth in Staffordshire, which has a Conservative majority of nearly 20,000.
In his resignation statement today Mr Pincher said: "I have said already that I will not stand at the next general election. I do not want my constituents to be put to further uncertainty, and so in consequence I have made arrangements to resign and leave the Commons.
Blimey … the end of a long-drawn-out process at last … 
Hi
Shame he didn’t hang on, now two by elections on the same day instread of dragging out the problems for Rishi.
I’m surprised he’s still hanging around thought he had gone months ago .
A by-election will take place in Tamworth on 19 October following the resignation of MP Chris Pincher.
Nominations closed on 22 September, and these candidates have declared their intention to replace Mr Pincher.
Robert Bilcliff, UKIP
Andrew Cooper, Conservative
Ian Cooper, Reform UK
Sarah Edwards, Labour
Howling Laud Hope, The Official Monster Raving Loony Party
Dr Sue Howarth, Green Party
Peter Longman, Independent
Ashlea Simon, Britain First PPC
Sunny Virk, Lib Dems candidate
Chris Pincher, the former Conservative deputy whip, was elected to the seat with a majority of more than 19,000 in 2019.
The result will be interesting.
